Which of the following statements describes the characteristic of the product obtained when the given compound reacts with NaOH?
A) It is more soluble in water than the reactant is.
B) It is soluble in benzene.
C) It eventually decomposes to produce carbon dioxide.
D) It will not react with NaOH.

Question

Which of the following statements describes the characteristic of the product obtained when the given compound reacts with NaOH? 
A) It is more soluble in water than the reactant is. 
B) It is soluble in benzene. 
C) It eventually decomposes to produce carbon dioxide. 
D) It will not react with NaOH.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the given compound reacts with NaOH, it forms a salt and water. The salt product is usually more water-soluble than the original reactant. Therefore, option A, "It is more soluble in water than the reactant is" is the correct choice. Option B is incorrect because solubility in benzene is not relevant to the reaction with NaOH. Option C is incorrect because there is no information to suggest that this reaction produces carbon dioxide. Option D is incorrect because the question states that the compound reacts with NaOH.

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