Question #107431

Why is acetic acid more soluble than benzoic acid in water? (Hint: What structural features does a molecule need to able to be soluble in water? Refer to relevant intermolecular forces.)

Expert's answer

Because phenyl group in benzoic acid is much less polar then methyl in acetic acid. The more substance is polar, the more its solubility.


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