Benzoic acid (C6H5CO2H) is a weak acid with a dissociation constant. Ka = 6.4 x 10-5 mol/dm3 at 250C. What happens when: Hydrogen chloride gas is bubbled through an aqueous solution of benzoic acid? An aqueous solution of sodium benzoate mixed with an aqueous solution of benzoic acid.

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Benzoic acid (C6H5CO2H) is a weak acid with a dissociation constant. Ka = 6.4 x 10-5 mol/dm3 at 250C.

What happens when:

  • Hydrogen chloride gas is bubbled through an aqueous solution of benzoic acid?
  • An aqueous solution of sodium benzoate mixed with an aqueous solution of benzoic acid.
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