Consider the Structure of Sodium Benzoate,NaOC(O)Ph,the Sodium Salt of Benzoic

question 47

Multiple Choice

Consider the structure of sodium benzoate,NaOC(O) Ph,the sodium salt of benzoic acid.In which of the following solvents would you predict sodium benzoate to be soluble?
IWater,H₂O
IIPentane,CH₃(CH₂) ₃CH₃
IIIDiethyl ether,(CH₃CH₂) ₂O
IVMethanol,CH₃OH
VAcetone,CH₃C(O) CH₃

• A)I only
• B)I and III
• C)I and IV
• D)III and V
• E)III and IV

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