JEE Main 2026 · 6 Apr · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q62

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 62 of 75

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : A mixture of $\ce{C12H22O11}$ (sugar) and NaCl can be separated by dissolving sugar in alcohol, due to differential solubility.

Statement II : Rose essence from rose petals is seperated by steam distillation due to its high volatility and insolubility in $\ce{H2O}$ .

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: A

Statement I. Sugar dissolves in alcohol while NaCl does not, so the mixture is separated by differential solubility. True (as keyed).

Statement II. Rose oil is volatile in steam and immiscible with water, so it is separated by steam distillation. True.

(A)

Topics:Purification and characterisation

JEE Main 2026 · 6 Apr · Shift 2, Chemistry question 62