Question

A mixture of two miscible liquids, acetone and water having boiling points 56${}^{\circ }$ C and 100${}^{\circ }$C, is to be separated. Which of the following methods can be followed?

• A. Crystallisation
• B. Separating Funnel
• C. Distillation
• D. Sublimation

Answer 1

The correct option is C Distillation

Miscible liquids are the ones that are capable of mixing in any ratio. Distillation is used for the separation of components of a mixture containing two miscible liquids that have difference in their boiling points. The liquid with lower boiling point evaporates at first which are then condensed to liquid into a separate flask. The remaining liquid is the second component of the mixture.