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An ether solution of benzoic acid $ (A) $ aniline $ (B) $ and toluene $ (C) $ is extracted with aqueous $ NaOH $ . The ether layer will contain what compound $ (s) $ after the extraction ?

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • $ A $
  • $ A + B $
  • $ B + C $
  • $ A+C $
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

When an ether solution of benzoic acid $(A)$ aniline $(B)$ and toluene $(C)$ is extracted with aqueous $NaOH$, then the benzoic acid $(A)$ is dissolved in aqueous $NaOH$. Therefore, the ether layer will contain aniline $(B)$ and toluene $(C)$.
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