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Without using column chromatography, how will you separate a mixture of camphor and benzoic acid? |
Answer» Sublimation cannot be used since both camphor and benzoic acid sublime on heating. Therefore, a chemical method using `NaHCO_(3)` solution is used when benzoic acid dissolves leaving camphor behind. The filtrate is cooled and then acidified with dil. HCl to get benzoic acid. | |