When a mixture of organic compounds is dissolved in dichloromethane (DCM) and then extracted with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution, which of the following statements is most likely true?
A. All the compounds will remain in the DCM layer.
B. All the compounds will be extracted into the NaOH layer.
C. Only neutral compounds will remain in the DCM layer.
D. Only acidic compounds will be extracted into the NaOH layer.

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