Is benzoic acid symmetrical?

No molecular symmetry required. Volume of the unit cell, 617 Aa.

What type of acid is benzoic acid?

aromatic carboxylic acid
Benzoic acid /bɛnˈzoʊ. ɪk/ is a white (or colorless) solid with the formula C6H5CO2H. It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. The name is derived from gum benzoin, which was for a long time its only source….Benzoic acid.

Names
DrugBank	DB03793
ECHA InfoCard	100.000.562
EC Number	200-618-2
E number	E210 (preservatives)

Is benzoic acid polar or non polar?

Most of the benzoic acid molecule (specifically the benzene ring) is nonpolar and therefore hydrophobic.

Is benzoic acid hygroscopic?

532-32-1; C7H5O2Na; benzoic acid, sodium salt [E 211 (EU No. Regulation on Labelling of Foodstuffs)]; molecular weight 144.11) has a melting point above 300 °C. It is very soluble in water (550–630 g/litre at 20 °C) and is hygroscopic at a relative humidity above 50\%.

What does benzoic acid look like?

Benzoic acid appears as a white crystalline solid. Slightly soluble in water. The primary hazard is the potential for environmental damage if released.

What is the molecular weight of benzoic acid?

122.12 g/mol
Benzoic acid/Molar mass

Is benzoic acid hydrophilic or hydrophobic?

A molecule of benzoic acid is composed of both hydrophilic (carboxylic group) and hydrophobic (benzene ring) components.

Is benzoic acid polar aprotic?

Benzoic acid is a polar protic compound due to the presence of the polar protic -COOH group.

Does benzoic acid sublime?

In its pure form, benzoic acid exists as white needles or scales with a strong characteristic odor. It melts at 252.3°F (122.4°C), although it may also sublime at temperatures around 212°F (100°C).

Is benzoic acid more polar than phenol?

From the above-mentioned benzene derivatives, the polarity order from least to most polar compound is as follows: Acetanilide < Benzoic acid < P-amino phenol < Salicylic acid < P-hydroxy benzoic acid.

How many moles are in benzoic acid?

The mole of benzoic acid solute is 0.00984 mol.