Question

What happens when benzoic acid is passed through NaOH?

Answer 1

Answer:

The H from the OH of the benzoic acid combines with the OH of NaOH to form water (H2O). The Na+ cation joins the O- of the benzoic acid. ... Benzoic acid react with NAOH and produce phenol along with sodium carbonate.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Benzoic acid (C7H6O2 or C6H5-COO-H) react with Na-OH and produce a salt, the Sodium benzoate (and water).

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