Chapter 16, Problem 16.163AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The molecular structure of the sodium salt is to be drawn. Whether an aqueous solution of the salt is acidic or basic is to be explained and the reason for the greater solubility of salt in water is to be stated.

Concept introduction: An Arrhenius acid is a compound which dissociates to give hydronium ion and Arrhenius base is a compound which dissociates to give hydroxide ion in aqueous solution.

To determine: The molecular structure of the sodium salt of Naproxen.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If an aqueous solution of the salt is acidic or basic.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The reason for the greater solubility of salt in water.