JIPMER2006ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
A mixture of camphor and benzoic acid can be separated by :
Options
- Achemical method
- Bsublimation
- Cfractional distillation
- Dextraction with a solvent
Correct answer
A. chemical method
Step-by-step solution
Aqueous solution of NaHCO ₃ is used to separate benzoic acid from its mixture with camphor. Benzoic acid form water soluble sodium benzoate with NaHCO ₃ .