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  4. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: A mixture contains benzoic acid and napthalene. The pure benzoic acid can be separated out by the use of benzene. Reason R: Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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Q. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion A: A mixture contains benzoic acid and napthalene. The pure benzoic acid can be separated out by the use of benzene.
Reason R: Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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Solution:

Benzoic acid and Napthalene can be effectively separated by crystallization. Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water whereas Napthalene is insoluble.