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The protonated ether undergoes nucleophilic attack by halide ion $(x)$ and forms alkyl alcohol and alkyl halide

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Time Rate (mole $litre^{-1}\,sec^{ -1}$ )
$0$ $2.8 \times {10^{ - 2}}$
$10$ $2.78 \times {10^{ - 2}}$
$20 $ $2.81 \times {10^{ - 2}}$
$30$ $2.79 \times {10^{ - 2}}$
The reaction is

Acetoacetic ester $\xrightarrow{NaOEt}$ $\xrightarrow{C{{H}_{3}}I}$ $\xrightarrow{NaOEt}$ $\xrightarrow{C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}}Br}$
Assertion $A:$ A mixture contains benzoic acid and napthalene. 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.