JEE Main 2026 — General Organic Chemistry Question with Solution
JEE Main 2026 (06 April Shift 2)
Question
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : A mixture of CHO (sugar) and NaCl can be separated by dissolving sugar in alcohol, due to differential solubility.
Statement II : Rose essence from rose petals is seperated by steam distillation due to its high volatility and insolubility in HO.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Statement I : A mixture of CHO (sugar) and NaCl can be separated by dissolving sugar in alcohol, due to differential solubility.
Statement II : Rose essence from rose petals is seperated by steam distillation due to its high volatility and insolubility in HO.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Correct answer
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
Step-by-step explanation
Statement I : Sugar () is soluble in alcohol, whereas sodium chloride () is insoluble in alcohol. Therefore, a mixture of sugar and salt can be separated based on their differential solubility in alcohol. This statement is true.
Statement II : Steam distillation is used to separate and purify organic compounds that are steam volatile and immiscible (insoluble) in water. Rose essence (essential oil) from rose petals possesses these properties, making steam distillation the appropriate method for its extraction. This statement is also true.
Therefore, both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Answer: Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Statement II : Steam distillation is used to separate and purify organic compounds that are steam volatile and immiscible (insoluble) in water. Rose essence (essential oil) from rose petals possesses these properties, making steam distillation the appropriate method for its extraction. This statement is also true.
Therefore, both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Answer: Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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