Identify X and Y in the given figure.

Options

A. X = Mixture of naphthalene and anthracene Y = Solid naphthalene
B. X = Mixture of NaCl and water Y = Solid NaCl
C. X = Mixture of NaCl and anthracene Y = Solid anthracene
D. X = Mixture of sugar and NaCl Y = Solid sugar

Answer

C

Explanation

In a mixture of NaCl and anthracene, anthracene sublimes and is deposited on the neck of the funnel as a solid.