When benzoic acid is partitioned between diethyl ether and queous sodium hydroxide solution and the aqueous layer is separated, acidification of the aqueous solution yields a precipitate.
a) Using arrows to symbolize the flow of electrons, show the reaction of benzoic acid with hydroxide and draw the structure of the product of this reaction?
b) using arrows to symbolize the flow of electrons, show the reaction of the product of the reaction in part a with aqueous acid and draw the structure of the product of this reaction?
c) why does the organic product fo the reaction in part b precipitate from aqueous solution?