Benzoic acid, C 6 H 5 COOH, is much more soluble in NaOH(aq) than it is in

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Benzoic acid, C6H5COOH, is much more soluble in NaOH(aq) than it is in pure water. Can you suggest a reason for this? The structural formula for benzoic acid is given in Exercise 5(b).

Exercise 5(b)

Two of the substances listed here are highly soluble in water, two are only slightly soluble in water, and two are insoluble in water. Indicate the situation you expect for each one.

(b) benzoic acid, OLOH C-OH

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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