What Would Happen If a Mixture of Benzoic Acid and Cyclohexanol

question 22

Multiple Choice

What would happen if a mixture of benzoic acid and cyclohexanol dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ is treated with aqueous NaOH solution?

• A)Benzoic acid would remain in the CH₂Cl₂ layer,and cyclohexanol would dissolve in the aqueous layer.
• B)Benzoic acid would dissolve in the aqueous layer while cyclohexanol would remain in the CH₂Cl₂ layer.
• C)The salt of benzoic acid would dissolve in the aqueous layer while cyclohexanol would remain in the CH₂Cl₂ layer.
• D)The salt of benzoic acid would remain in the CH₂Cl₂ layer while cyclohexanol would dissolve in the aqueous layer.

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