Question

2 multiple choice 1 point which of the following contaminants may co - extract with caffeine from tea during the liquid - liquid extraction? lipids tannins cellulose sugars previous

Explanation:

During liquid - liquid extraction of caffeine from tea, tannins are common co - extracts due to their solubility properties and presence in tea. Lipids are less likely to co - extract with caffeine in typical extraction solvents used for tea. Cellulose is insoluble and won't be part of the extract. Sugars have different solubility characteristics compared to caffeine and are not common co - extracts in the same way as tannins.

Answer:

B. Tannins