B. ACID-BASE REACTIONS
1. Using structures, write the acid-base reactions for extractions or reactions performed in
this experiment.
2. In each reaction CIRCLE the water soluble organic compound
a) Extraction of benzoic acid into the aqueous layer using sodium hydroxide
b) Extraction of ethyl p-aminobenzoate into the aqueous layer using hydrochloric
acid
c) Precipitation of benzoic acid using hydrochloric acid
d) Precipitate of free amine using sodium hydroxide
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