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A mixture of camphor and benzoic acid can be separated by :
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJIPMERJIPMER 2006
Options:
  • A chemical method
  • B sublimation
  • C fractional distillation
  • D extraction with a solvent
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The correct answer is: chemical method
Aqueous solution of $\mathrm{NaHCO}_3$ is used to separate benzoic acid from its mixture with camphor. Benzoic acid form water soluble sodium benzoate with $\mathrm{NaHCO}_3$.

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