What is the product of the reaction between ammonia and benzoic acid?

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The discussion revolves around the chemical reaction between ammonia and benzoic acid, specifically focusing on writing the balanced equation for this reaction. The context is a homework problem related to chemistry.

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  • Homework-related, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in writing the balanced equation for the reaction between ammonia and benzoic acid, expressing uncertainty about the chemistry involved.
  • Another participant identifies the reaction as one between an acid and a base.
  • A third participant proposes that the product of the reaction would be C6H5CONH2.
  • A fourth participant disagrees with the previous claim, suggesting that the problem is being made more complex than necessary.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is disagreement among participants regarding the proposed product of the reaction, with no consensus reached on the correct balanced equation or product.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided a complete balanced equation, and there are unresolved aspects regarding the interpretation of the reaction and the resulting product.

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Please post this type of questions in the homework section.
Summary: I came across a question in my chemistry homework where i am supposed to write the balanced equation between ammonia and benzoic acid. I am not really good with chemistry but it's my last exam of chemistry ever in my high school experience, so i need to (and want to) get a good grade.

So, reaction between ammonia and benzoic acid,
This is what i know so far:
C6H5COOH + NH3 ------------->___________________________________ ?

I also know that compounds with the formula RCONH2( where R is a radical) are called amides of carboxylic acids but i don't know how to use that in my problem.

Any help is appreciated! :smile:
 
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You have an acid and a base.
 
you mean the product would be C6H5CONH2 ?
 
No, that's not what I mean.

You are making the problem more difficult than it really is.
 

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