0
From the structure of benzoic acid, we can see that the phenyl substituent makes of most of the molecule, so we should expect it to be nonpolar with respect to water. However, if another molecule were to deprotonate the benzoic acid (ie. with a base like NaOCH3), its conjugate base -- which by the way is negatively charged -- will easily dissolve in water because it can form favorable interactions with water molecules.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoIt is not so soluble in water - only 2,9 g/L at r.m.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is benzoic acid is soluble in NaOH?
no, it is insoluble
Can benzoic acid dissolve in acetone?
It is partially soluble.
What is the solubility of benzoic acid in chloroform?
it is soluble in chloroform. Chloroform is nonpolar.
How do you separate benzoic acid from a mixture of napthalene and benzoic acid?
well Naphtali has a much lower boiling point so u can distill it off, or u can add water wich the benzoic acid is slightly soluble in, than boil it off.
Is benzoic acid or sucrose more soluble in water?
Benzoic acid solubilty in water at room temperature: 2,9 g/L. Sugar solubilty in water at room temperature: 2000 g/L.
Is benzoic acid soluble in kerosene.?
Benzoic acid is soluble in kerosene.
Is benzoic acid soluble?
Benzoic acid is soluble in water, as are all acids, by definition. An acid is a chemical which, when dissolved in water, increases the concentration of H+ ions.
Is benzoic acid is soluble in NaOH?
no, it is insoluble
A mixture of camphor and benzoic acid can be easily separated by?
Benzoic acid is more soluble than camphor in ethanol. The solution can be filtrated.
Can benzoic acid dissolve in acetone?
It is partially soluble.
How a mixture of sand and benzoic acid which is soluble in hot water might be separated to provide benzoic acid?
Sand is insoluble in water and can be easily filtered.
What is the solubility of benzoic acid in chloroform?
it is soluble in chloroform. Chloroform is nonpolar.
How do you separate benzoic acid from a mixture of napthalene and benzoic acid?
well Naphtali has a much lower boiling point so u can distill it off, or u can add water wich the benzoic acid is slightly soluble in, than boil it off.
Is benzoic acid a stronger acid than HCl?
No, benzoic acid is not soluble in hydrochloric acid. However if you boil the benzoic acid to where it is water soluable and add hydrochloric acid it forms it back into the solid
Is benzoic acid or sucrose more soluble in water?
Benzoic acid solubilty in water at room temperature: 2,9 g/L. Sugar solubilty in water at room temperature: 2000 g/L.
Why is the sodium benzoate easily extracted into H20 while the original benzoic acid is not easily extracted into H20?
Because sodium benzoate is a salt and is soluble in water while benzoic acid is insoluble.
To make a saturated solution of benzoic acid using benzene as the solvent how much is need of each?
I can't find a number, but I found this: Benzoic acid is slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, very slightly soluble in benzene and acetone. (see link on the left under Web Links) This implies not very much benzoic acid will dissolve in benzene. This other site (the MSDS for benzoic acid) says this: SOLVENT SOLUBILITY: Soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform, acetone, carbon disulfide, oil of turpentine, carbon tetrachloride, fixed and volatile oils; slightly soluble in petroleum ether, hexane. This does make it sound fairly soluble! Hard to say which is right. This can easily be determined by experiment however!
