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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. (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 |
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Answer» Correct option is (D) A is false but R is true. 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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