JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main 2026

Given below are two statements: Statement I: A mixture of C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ (sugar) and NaCl can be separated by dissolving sugar in alcohol, due to differential solubility. Statement II: Rose essence from rose petals is separated by steam distillation due to its high volatility and insolubility in H₂O. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer: (A)

Solution

Sugar dissolves in hot alcohol while NaCl does not, so the two can be separated by differential solubility.

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Question ID VK-015621