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.

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

. Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water whereas Naphthalene is insoluble.

Both are soluble in benzene hence cannot be separated

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