Benzoic acid and water were added to the test tube labeled "b.a." After stirring the mixture, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) vas added until the solid disappeared. Finally, hydrochloric acid was added drop by drop until blue litmus paper turned red. The solid present in the test tube after the addition of HCI is most likely: benzoic acid benzyl acetate O benzyl chloride sodium benzoate

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Benzoic acid and water were added to the test tube labeled "b.a." After stirring the
mixture, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) vas added until the solid disappeared. Finally,
hydrochloric acid was added drop by drop until blue litmus paper turned red. The
solid present in the test tube after the addition of HCI is most likely:
benzoic acid
benzyl acetate
O benzyl chloride
sodium benzoate
Transcribed Image Text:Benzoic acid and water were added to the test tube labeled "b.a." After stirring the mixture, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) vas added until the solid disappeared. Finally, hydrochloric acid was added drop by drop until blue litmus paper turned red. The solid present in the test tube after the addition of HCI is most likely: benzoic acid benzyl acetate O benzyl chloride sodium benzoate
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