Which of the following reagents can be used for separating a mixture of ehter and alkyl halide ?
A. Dil. `H_2SO_4`
B. Conc.`H_2SO_4`
C. Alk. `KMnO_4`
D. Acidic `K_2Cr_2O_7`

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Correct Answer - B
Ethers form soluble dialkyl oxonium hydrogen sulphate with conc. `H_2SO_4` while alkyl halides are not soluble in conc. `H_2SO_4`

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