What Would Happen If a Mixture of Benzoic Acid

question 31

Multiple Choice

What would happen if a mixture of benzoic acid (C₆H₅COOH) and NaCl is added to a separatory funnel containing H₂O and CH₂Cl₂?

• A)The benzoic acid would dissolve in the water layer and the NaCl would dissolve in the organic layer.
• B)The benzoic acid would dissolve in the organic layer and the NaCl would dissolve in the water layer.
• C)Both benzoic acid and NaCl would dissolve in the organic layer.
• D)Both benzoic acid and NaCl would dissolve in the water layer.

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