Which Statement Below Is True Regarding the Salt, Sodium Benzoate

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement below is true regarding the salt, sodium benzoate NaC₇H₅O₂, a food preservative?

• A) Sodium benzoate is a neutral salt derived from the parent strong acid HC₇H₅O₂ and strong base NaOH.
• B) Sodium benzoate is an acidic salt derived from the parent strong acid HC₇H₅O₂ and weak base NaOH.
• C) Sodium benzoate is an acidic salt derived from the parent weak acid HC₇H₅O₂ and strong base NaOH.
• D) Sodium benzoate is a basic salt derived from the parent weak acid HC₇H₅O₂ and strong base NaOH.
• E) Sodium benzoate is a basic salt derived from the parent strong acid HC₇H₅O₂ and weak base NaOH.

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