JEE Previous Year Question

Identify the binary mixture(s) that can be separated into individual compounds, by differential extraction, as shown in the given scheme.

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: B, D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AOH and COOH
  2. BCOOH and OH
  3. COH and OH
  4. DOH and COOH

Correct answer: B, D

Solution

(b,d)
(b) COOH + OH 1(soluble) + 2 (insoluble)
1 2

1 (soluble) + 2 (insoluble)
(d) OH + COOH 1 (insoluble) + 2(soluble)
1 2

(a) (insoluble) + 2 (soluble).

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