Asian J. Research Chem.

13(3): May-June 2020

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0974-4150(Online)

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Distribution of Iodine in two Miscible solvents

Vikram R. Jadhav
Department of Chemistry, K. K. Wagh Arts, Commerce, Science and Computer Science College,
Pimpalgaon (B), Nashik, Maharashtra (India)
*Corresponding Author E-mail: mevikramjadhav@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
Nernst’s distribution equation is employed when any of the solute present in the normal state in the two
immiscible solvents, its distribution coefficients value can be calculated. Here it is also possible to use Nernst’s
distribution equation for a solute when it is present in the normal state in miscible solvents, then we can also
calculate distribution constant coefficients for any case of a solute. In this paper to mentioned for iodine itself
distributing between the two miscible solvents such as cyclohexane and carbon tetrachloride. if the distribution
ratio precisely known for miscible solvents then it will possible to study of distribution constants of Iodine in the
two miscible solvents.

KEYWORDS: Distribution law, Distribution constant, Equilibrium state, miscible solvents, immiscible
solvents,

INTRODUCTION: If the solute undergoes dissociation or association 8 in

It is known, the Nernst’s distribution equation is only
valid when an any dissolved solute present in the normal
state or a same molecular form in the non-miscible
solvents i.e. the solute does not associate or dissociate in
any one of the immiscible solvents, in this case
distribution constant can be measured1,2. The distribution
law properly stated as ‘a dissolved solute, irrespective of
its amount, distributes4 itself between two non-miscible
solvents6 in such a way that to attained an equilibrium,
the observed ratio of the concentration of the solutes in
the two immiscible layers is remains constant7, at any
given temperature.’
any one of the immiscible solvents the distribution law 3
is not applicable and the concentration ratio of the solute
in the two immiscible solvents is not constant then
modified Nernst’s distribution equation is preferable.
The Nernst distribution law can be valid for any solute
when itself distributes between two miscible solvents
and also existence of distribution ratio to miscible
solvents. The theoretical approximation is the extraction
of a solute i.e. solvent extraction10 and solute associates
or dissociates9 in any one of the miscible solvents may
be valid. Considering a solute XA is itself distributing
between x (non-polar organic solvent), y (polar solvent)
and z (non-polar organic solvent). C1, C2 & C3 is the
concentration of the solute (XY) in the solvents x, y & z
respectively. Distribution constant equation for the two
miscible solvents can be obtained but the Solute XY
present in the normal state in solvents.

According to the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics, states

Received on 14.03.2020 Modified on 23.03.2020 that if the two systems are each in thermal equilibrium
Accepted on 02.04.2020 ©AJRC All right reserved with other third system, then it is also equilibrium with
Asian J. Research Chem. 2020; 13(3):225-227. each other’s. the following general expression is based
DOI: 10.5958/0974-4150.2020.00043.7
on the Zeroth law of thermodynamics,
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