Chapter 20, Problem 20.28AP

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(a)

Interpretation:

The product formed when benzoic acid reacts with ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{I}$, ${\text{K}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CO}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Benzoic acid is an aromatic compound containing a benzene ring and a carboxylic functional group. The general formula carboxylic acids are $\text{-RCOOH}$, where R is an alkyl or aryl group.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The product formed when benzoic acid reacts with concentrated ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$, ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Benzoic acid is an aromatic compound containing a benzene ring and a carboxylic functional group. The general formula carboxylic acids are $\text{-RCOOH}$, where R is an alkyl or aryl group.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The product formed when benzoic acid reacts with ${\text{PCl}}_{\text{5}}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Benzoic acid is an aromatic compound containing a benzene ring and a carboxylic functional group. The general formula carboxylic acids are $-\text{RCOOH}$, where R is an alkyl or aryl group.

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(d)

Interpretation:

The product formed when benzoic acid reacts with ${\text{P}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}$ in presence of heat is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Benzoic acid is an aromatic compound containing a benzene ring and a carboxylic functional group. The general formula carboxylic acids are $-\text{RCOOH}$, where R is an alkyl or aryl group.