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MCAT Question: A mixture of benzoic acid, naphthalene, and toluene is dissolved…
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A mixture of benzoic acid, naphthalene, and toluene is dissolved in diethyl ether and treated with an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. Which compound(s) would remain in the organic layer?
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