JEE Main20266 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Given below are two statements : Statement I : A mixture of C₁₂ H₂₂ O₁₁ (sugar) and NaCl can be separated by dissolving sugar in alcohol, due to differential solubility. Statement II : Rose essence from rose petals is seperated by steam distillation due to its high volatility and insolubility in H₂ O. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
- CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
- DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct answer
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Step-by-step solution
Statement I : Sugar ( C ₁₂ H ₂₂ O ₁₁ ) is soluble in alcohol, whereas sodium chloride ( NaCl ) is insoluble in alcohol. Therefore, a mixture of sugar and salt can be separated based on their differential solubility in alcohol. This statement is true. Statement II : Steam distillation is used to separate and purify organic compounds that are steam volatile and immiscible (insoluble) in water. Rose essence (essential oil) from rose petals possesses these properties, making steam distillation the appropriate method fo