Benzoic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

C₆H₅COOH + NaOH → C₆H₅COONa + H₂O

Ikhtisar

Benzoic acid, the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid, reacts with sodium hydroxide to form water-soluble sodium benzoate. Benzoic acid itself is poorly soluble in water but dissolves readily in base. This solubility difference is exploited in liquid-liquid extraction to separate acids from neutral compounds.

Peserta

Peran	Zat	Koefisien	Keadaan
Reaktan	Benzoic Acid C₇H₆O₂	1	(s)
Reaktan	Sodium Hydroxide NaOH	1	(aq)
Produk	Water H₂O	1	(l)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Sodium benzoate (E211) is one of the most common food preservatives, found in soft drinks, pickles, and fruit juices.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Sodium benzoate is produced on a large scale for food and beverage preservation. It inhibits microbial growth effectively in acidic environments below pH 3.6.

Sifat

Jenis: Acid-Base
Dapat Dibalik: Tidak
Energi: Eksoterm
ΔH: -57,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Benzoic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?

The balanced equation is: C₆H₅COOH + NaOH → C₆H₅COONa + H₂O.

What type of reaction is Benzoic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?

Benzoic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is a acid-base reaction.

Is Benzoic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?

Benzoic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.0 kJ/mol.