Asked by Sabina Khadgi on Sep 24, 2024
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An ether solution of PhCO2H (A) , PhNH2 (B) , and PhCH3 (C) is extracted with aqueous NaOH. The ether layer will contain what compound(s) after the extraction?
A) A + B
B) A + C
C) B + C
D) A + B + C
E) A only
Ether Solution
A solution in which an ether, a class of organic compounds containing an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups, serves as the solvent.
Aqueous NaOH
A solution of sodium hydroxide in water, commonly used as a strong base in chemical reactions and industrial processes.
- Master and utilize the principles underlying acid-base interactions involving carboxylic acids.
Verified Answer
EL
Elizabeth Leiva3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The presence of NaOH in water will deprotonate the acidic proton in compounds A and C, forming the corresponding sodium salts. Compound B does not have an acidic proton and will not be affected by the NaOH. Therefore, after the extraction, the ether layer will contain compounds B and C.
Learning Objectives
- Master and utilize the principles underlying acid-base interactions involving carboxylic acids.