Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by Kristin on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 9:21pm.

The solubility of compounds containing the carboxylic acid group can be increased by reaction with
a) sulfuric acid
b) nitric acid
c) sodium hydroxide
d) water
e) benzoic acid

Would it be sodium hydroxide since it is a base?

Chemistry - DrBob222, Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 9:47pm
yes.

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