Answer:
20 mL OF 6 M HYDROCHLORIC ACID WILL BE NEEDED
Explanation:
M1 V1 = M2 V2
M1 = Molarity of sodium hydroxide = 3 M
V1 = volume of sodium hydroxide = 40 mL
M2 = Molarity of hydrochloric acid = 6 M
V2 = Volume of hydrochloric acid = unknown
Rearranging the equation, we have:
V2 = M1 V1 / M2
V2 = 3 * 40 mL / 6
V2 = 120 / 6
V2 = 20 mL
To precipitate the benzoic acid by 6 M of hydrochloric acid, 20 mL volume will be needed.
