Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R.
Assertion A: A mixture contains benzoic acid and naphthalene. THE pure benzoic acid can be separated out by the use of benzene.
Reason R: Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer form the options given below:
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R.
Assertion A: A mixture contains benzoic acid and naphthalene. THE pure benzoic acid can be separated out by the use of benzene.
Reason R: Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer form the options given below:
Option 1 -
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Option 2 -
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
Option 3 -
A is true but R is false.
Option 4 -
A is false but R is true.
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:Benzoic acid & naphthalene can be separated by crystallization. Benzoic acid is soluble is hot water but naphthalene is insoluble.
Assertion is incorrect & Reason is correct.
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