Benzoic acid, C6H5COOH (pKa 4.19), is only slightly soluble in water, but its sodium salt, C6H5COO-Na+, is quite soluble in water. In which solution(s) will benzoic acid dissolve? Q. Aqueous NaOH

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Benzoic acid, C6H5COOH (pKa 4.19), is only slightly soluble in water, but its sodium salt, C6H5COO-Na+, is quite soluble in water. In which solution(s) will benzoic acid dissolve?

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