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If an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide is added to a sample of benzoic acid dissolved in ethyl acetate and the resulting mixture is transferred to a separating funnel, what will we have in each of the phases?
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Organic Phase (Ethyl Acetate):
- Benzoic acid (non-polar, soluble in organic solvents)
Aqueous Phase (Water):
- Sodium benzoate (polar, soluble in water)
- Sodium hydroxide (excess, remains in water)
- Benzoic acid (non-polar, soluble in organic solvents)
Aqueous Phase (Water):
- Sodium benzoate (polar, soluble in water)
- Sodium hydroxide (excess, remains in water)
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