1.

Benzoic acid is almost insoluble in which of the following solvents?(a) Cold water(b) Benzene(c) Ether(d) AlcoholThis question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I want to ask this question from Carboxylic Acids Physical Properties in section Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer»

Right choice is (a) Cold water

For EXPLANATION I would say: The large hydrophobic benzene ring of benzoic acid prevents the carboxyl group from taking PART in hydrogen bonding. However, benzoic acid is soluble in non-polar solvents like benzene, ether, ALCOHOL, CHLOROFORM, ETC.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions