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Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques

A mixture of benzoic acid and naphthalene can be separated by crystallization from

A

Hot water

B

Cold water

C

Benzene

D

Ether.

Answer

Hot water

Explanation

Solution

Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water while naphthalene is not soluble in hot water