Describe the use of a separatory funnel in the extraction of an organic compound.

  • A
    To separate two immiscible liquids based on their density differences.
  • B
    To filter solid impurities from a liquid mixture.
  • C
    To distill a volatile liquid from a non-volatile solute.
  • D
    To measure the exact volume of a liquid reagent.

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Explain the principle of paper chromatography.

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$ (Mixture) List-$II$ (Separation Technique)
$A$. $CHCl_3 + C_6H_5NH_2$ $I$. Steam distillation
$B$. $C_6H_{14} + C_5H_{12}$ $II$. Differential extraction
$C$. $C_6H_5NH_2 + H_2O$ $III$. Distillation
$D$. Organic compound in $H_2O$ $IV$. Fractional distillation

Which of the following statements is correct for paper chromatography?

In an aniline and water mixture,aniline can be separated by:

State True or False for the following statements regarding steam distillation:
$(i)$ The liquid is boiled at a temperature lower than its normal boiling point.
$(ii)$ The vapour pressure of the liquid is less than the atmospheric pressure.
$(iii)$ The sum of the vapour pressure of the liquid and the vapour pressure of water is equal to the atmospheric pressure.
$(iv)$ The mixture of organic liquid and water is obtained as the distillate.
$(v)$ The condensation of the mixture of water vapour and organic liquid vapour takes place.

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