question about liquid-liquid extraction organic chemistry. An acid and a base tr

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question about liquid-liquid extraction organic chemistry. An acid and a base treatment changes solubility in water of organic compounds containing a carboxyl group. In which layer do we expect the following compound to be soluble?

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The answer is A in organic layer, B in aqueos layer.

Explanation. A is 4-(1-methylethyl)-benzoic acid also known as cuminic acid is an organic compound which is soluble in organic layer. On treatment with NaOH it form a sodium salt B which is soluble in water or aqueous layer.

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