A solution of 1-pentanol and butanoic acid in ether is shaken with aqueous sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) solution. Which of the following correctly describes the major organic contents of the two solutions? Can you explain the answer you chose?
Ether Solution Aqueous bicarbonate solution
1 1-Pentanol Butanoic Acid
2 1-Pentanol Sodium butanoate
3 Butanoic Acid 1-Pentanol
4 Sodium butanoate 1-Pentanol
5 Butanoic Acid Sodium pentoxide