JEE Main 2022 — General Organic Chemistry Question with Solution
JEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 2)
Question
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason.
Assertion: A mixture contains benzoic acid and napthalene. The pure benzoic acid can be separated out by the use of benzene.
Reason: Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Step-by-step explanation
Benzoic acid and Napthalene can be effectively separated by crystallization. Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water whereas Napthalene is insoluble.
Hence assertion is incorrect but reason is correct
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