A mixture of n-hexane and n-heptane can be separated through the process of:

centrifuagation

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paper chromatography

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simple distillation

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all of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C simple distillation
A mixture of n-hexane and n-heptane can be separated through the process of simple distillation.

The mixture is taken into a distillation flask and then heated. The vapours of, n-hexane has a lower boiling point pass through and get condensed in the condenser. n-heptane, which has a higher boiling point, condenses and flows back into the distillation flask.

Option C is correct.

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