Question: When benzoic acid is allowed to stand in water enriched in 18O, the isotopic label becomes incorporated into the benzoic acid. The reaction is catalyzed

When benzoic acid is allowed to stand in water enriched in 18O, the isotopic label becomes incorporated into the benzoic acid. The reaction is catalyzed by acids. Suggest an explanation for this observation.

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