Question
Question: Which method can be applied to separate a mixture of camphor and benzoic acid?...
Which method can be applied to separate a mixture of camphor and benzoic acid?
A
Sublimation
B
Chemical methods
C
Crystallisation
D
Extraction with solvent.
Answer
Chemical methods
Explanation
Solution
: Since both benzoic acid and camphor sublimate they can be separated by chemical methods. Benzoic acid reacts with alkalies whereas camphor does not.