$\mathrm{A}$ is a lighter phenol and $\mathrm{B}$ is an aromatic carboxylic acid. Separation of mixture of…
$\mathrm{A}$ is a lighter phenol and $\mathrm{B}$ is an aromatic carboxylic acid. Separation of mixture of $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ can be carried out easily by using a solution of
sodium hydroxide
sodium sulphate
calcium chloride
sodium bicarbonate
Solution
Carboxylic acids dissolve in sodium bicarbonate, while phenol does not.