Which of the Following Statements Is Not True Regarding Benzoic

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true regarding benzoic acid acids?

• A) The neutral acid is the predominant species in aqueous solution at pH <2.
• B) The anionic carboxylate is the predominant species in aqueous solution at pH >7.
• C) Sodium benzoate is less soluble in water than benzoic acid.
• D) Benzoic acid is extracted out of diethyl ether by treatment with aqueous sodium bicarbonate.

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