Ask Question
1 January, 06:20

Why does sodium benzoate dissolve so well in water, whereas benzoic acid does not?

+2
Answers (1)
  1. 1 January, 09:20
    0
    Answer: -

    Sodium Benzoate is a salt. Sodium salts are ionic compounds.

    Sodium benzoate is an ionic compound whereas benzoic acid is a covalent compound.

    Ionic compounds dissolve in water while covalent compounds do not.

    Similarly ionic compounds do not dissolve in non polar solvents but covalent compounds do.

    It is because of this reason that sodium benzoate dissolve so well in water, whereas benzoic acid does not
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Get an answer to your question ✅ “Why does sodium benzoate dissolve so well in water, whereas benzoic acid does not? ...” in 📙 Chemistry if there is no answer or all answers are wrong, use a search bar and try to find the answer among similar questions.
Search for Other Answers