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The best method for the separation of naphthalene and benzoic acid from their mixture is

A

distillation

B

chromatography

C

sublimation

D

Crystallization

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D
They cannot be separated by sublimation, as both naphthalene and benzoic acid sublime on heating. They can be effectively separated by crystallization as benzoic acid is soluble in hot water while naphthalene remains insoluble.
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