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.

Question

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.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

A is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

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