Benzoic acid is an organic compound. Its crude sample can be purified by crystallisation from hot water. What characteristic differences in the properties of benzoic acid and the impurity make this process of purification suitable?

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Benzoic acid can be purified from hot water because of the following characteristics:
$(i)$ Benzoic acid is more soluble in hot water and less soluble in cold water.
$(ii)$ Impurities associated with benzoic acid are either insoluble in water or are more soluble in water to such an extent that when a hot saturated solution of benzoic acid is cooled,the impurities remain in the solution.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which technique is used for the separation of a compound present in an aqueous solution?

What is the difference between distillation,distillation under reduced pressure,and steam distillation?

Two products $X$ and $Y$ are formed in the following reaction sequence: Benzene + $CH_3Cl \xrightarrow{Anhydr. AlCl_3} W \xrightarrow{dil. HNO_3/dil. H_2SO_4, warm} X + Y$. The suitable method that can be used for the separation of products $X$ and $Y$ is:

Ethylene has a high $b.p.$ and high vapour pressure at $100\,^{\circ}C$ and does not dissolve in water. Hence,ethylene is separated by this method:

Steam distillation process cannot be used for purifying which of the following?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo