(a)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of sodium benzoate should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
It’s a sodium salt of benzoic acid. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.
(b)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of lithium acetate should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
It’s a lithium salt of acetic acid. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.
(c)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of ammonium acetate must be written.
Concept Introduction:
Ammonium acetate is a salt of weak acid and weak base. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.
(d)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of disodium adepate should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Adipic acid is hexanedioic acid. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.
(e)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of sodium salicylate should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Salicylic acid is the 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Structural formula is the representation of arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.
(f)
Interpretation:
The structural formula of calcium butanoate should be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Butanoic acid is a
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