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Benzoic acid is not a polar molecule because the overall molecule lacks a dipole resulting a slightly positive side and a slightly negative side. In a way you can think of the molecule as neutral and therfore has slightly greater non-polar characteristics. Experiments in which I have been a part in proves this to be true. University of Toronto, St. George; Life Science First Year Student
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What type of bond is benzoic acid?
Carboxylic Acids are polar therefore benzoic acid is a polar molecule.
Is benzoic acid polar covalent or non-polar covalent?
Covalent - Acids don't have metals in them, so they have covalent bonds.
What intermolecular force is benzoic acid?
Benzoic acid has an OH group which is polar, so it can form hydrogen bonds.
Which is more acidic formic acid or benzoic acid?
Benzoic Acid
Why benzoic acid soluble in ethyl acetate?
dipole-dipole attraction with Ethyl acetate molecules would overcome the H-bond attraction between Benzoic Acid molecules due to ratio of the non-polar to polar portion of the benzoic acid molecules to its polar
Why can not benzoic acid be dissolved in water at room temperature?
To be soluble a solution must be capable of being dissolved in a solvent, usually water. The HCL cannot ionize into H+ with the COOH ring in the Benzoic acid. Benzoic is hydrophobic in this solution.
Is benzoic acid soluble in kerosene.?
Benzoic acid is soluble in kerosene.
Why o-hydroxy benzoic acid is strong than m-hydroxy benzoic acid?
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Is Benzoic acid intensive or extensive?
Neither. Benzoic acid is... benzoic acid. Intensive and extensive are properties are characteristics of elements and compounds such as color, density, odor, conductivity, etc. To say benzoic acid is extensive or benzoic acid is intensive doesn't make sense.
What is the eutectic temperature for benzoic and mandelic acid?
The eutectic temperature for benzoic acid and mendelic acid mixture is 105-106º C. This is usually about 60% mandelic acid and 40% benzoic acid.
Chemical name of salicyclic acid?
O-hydroxy benzoic acid or 2-hydroxy benzoic acid.
Why is the solubility of benzoic acid poor in cold water?
temperature affects the solubility of a substance..benzoic is poor in cold water because it is only slightly soluble in water..in order for it to reach the point of saturation, heat must be applied..heat acts as a catalyst..
