Which of the following reagent can help in separating a mixture acetone and CCl4?
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a
NaOH
b
NaCl
c
NaHSO3
d
None of the above
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
NaHSO3 reacts with acetone to form sodium bisulphite adduct product and precipitates, but CCl4 remains in the solution. The acetone can be regenerated from sodium bisulphite adduct by treating it with an acid or a base.