Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled a Reason R. — Practical Organic Chemistry and Purification Chemistry Question

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled a Reason R. Assertion A: A mixture contains benzoic acid and naphthalene. The pure benzoic acid can be separated out by the use of benzene. Reason R: Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below. (A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (B) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. (C) A is correct but R is not correct. (D) A is not correct but R is correct