17. What is one use for the sodium salt of benzoic acid? a. food preservative b. athletes foot treatment C. soaps d. pH buffer Oe. blood anticoagulant

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17. What is one use for the sodium salt of benzoic acid?
a. food preservative
O b. athletes foot treatment
C. soaps
od. pH buffer
e. blood anticoagulant
Transcribed Image Text:17. What is one use for the sodium salt of benzoic acid? a. food preservative O b. athletes foot treatment C. soaps od. pH buffer e. blood anticoagulant
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The sodium salt of benzoic acid has the molecular formula as C6H5COONa. This salt is manufactured by the reaction of sodium hydroxide with water.

The sodium salt of benzoic acid exists in this form when it is dissolved in water. 

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