Which best describes the outcome of extracting a dilute solution of benzoic acid in diethyl ether wi — Laboratory Chemistry Question
Question
Which best describes the outcome of extracting a dilute solution of benzoic acid in diethyl ether with 5% aqueous NaHCO3?
A.
Benzoic acid is present in the bottom layer.
B.✓ Correct
Benzoate ion is present in the bottom layer.
C.
Benzoic acid is present in the top layer.
D.
Benzoate ion is present in the top layer.
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