Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: A mixture contains benzoic acid and napthalene. 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 from the options given below.
Select the correct option:
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false
D
A is false but R is true.
✓ Correct! Well done.
✗ Incorrect. Try again or view the solution.
Solution
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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