Phenylacetic acid to sodium phenyl acetate

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The conversion of phenylacetic acid to sodium phenyl acetate is achieved through a neutralization reaction with sodium hydroxide. This process involves the reaction of the acid with a strong base to form the corresponding sodium salt. Sodium hydroxide is the specific reagent required for this transformation, ensuring the successful synthesis of sodium phenyl acetate from phenylacetic acid.

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Can anybody tell me how to convert phenyl acetic acid to sodium phenyl acetate. thanks.
 
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You are trying to convert an acid to salt. What kind of reaction would give you that?
 
Add sodium hydroxide.
 

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