Mark all the correct statements. What are the functions of sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid in the synthesis of benzoic acid as conducted in practical 1? *         A- Sodium hydroxide is a catalyst.         B- Sodium hydroxide functions as a strong base.         C- Sodium hydroxide is a dehydrating agent.         D- Hydrochloric acid is a catalyst.         E- Hydrochloric acid functions as a strong acid

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Mark all the correct statements. What are the functions of sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid in the synthesis of benzoic acid as conducted in practical 1? *
 
 
 
 
A- Sodium hydroxide is a catalyst.
 
 
 
 
B- Sodium hydroxide functions as a strong base.
 
 
 
 
C- Sodium hydroxide is a dehydrating agent.
 
 
 
 
D- Hydrochloric acid is a catalyst.
 
 
 
 
E- Hydrochloric acid functions as a strong acid.
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