Explain the difference in the solubility of benzoic acid and sodium benzoate in water. Which of the two would you predict to be more soluble in CHCl3? Explain.

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Explain the difference in the solubility of benzoic acid and sodium benzoate in water.
Which of the two would you predict to be more soluble in CHCl3? Explain. 

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