JEE Main 2020ChemistrySalt AnalysisChemical PrinciplesmediumMCQ

JEE Main 2020Salt Analysis Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Morning Slot

Question

A solution of m-chloronailimne, m-chlorophenol and m-chlorobenzoic acid in ethyal acetate was extracted initially with a saturated solution of NaHCO3 to give fraction A. The left over organic phase was extracted with dilute NaoH solution tio give fraction B. The final organiic layer was labelled as fraction C. Fractions A,B and C, contain respectively :

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Correct answer
Bm-chlorobenzoic acid, m-chlorophenol and m-chloroaniline.

Step-by-step explanation

m-chlorobenzoic acid dissolves in aq NaHCO3 while m-chlorophenol dissolves in aq NaOH.

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