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A mixture of camphor and benzoic acid can be separated byA. sublimationB. fractional distillationC. chemical methodD. extraction with a solvent |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Benzoic acid is a carboxylic acid, and thus dissolves in `NaHCO_(3)(aq.)` solution while camphor is a ketone and, hence, remains insoluble. Filtration of solution recovers camphor. Benzoic acid can be precipitated from its salt by acidification. |
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