Question

A miscible mixture of $C_6{H}_6+CHC{l}_3$ can be separated by:

• A. sublimation
• B. distillation
• C. filtration
• D. crystallisation

Answer 1

The correct option is B distillation

As benzene and chloroform have different boiling points therefore they can be separated by distillation method.

Distillation is the process by which liquid mixture can be separated by boiling and condensation.

The boiling point of benzene is ${80}^o$ and chloroform is ${61.3}^o$. If we distill them by using water bath at ${62}^o-{65}^o$ , then chloroform will vapourise and it can be condensed and collected first. Benzene remains behind in the distillation flask.