Chapter 24, Problem 33E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The number of moles of sodium benzoate present in the solution is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The benzoate ion is a weaker base and accepts proton from water. The reaction is given as,

${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}{\text{COO}}^{-}\left(aq\right)+{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\left(l\right)\stackrel{}{\rightleftharpoons }{\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}\text{COOH}\left(aq\right)+{\text{OH}}^{-}\left(aq\right)$