Question

A mixture of two miscible liquids, acetone and water having boiling points 56${}^{\circ }$ C and 100${}^{\circ }$C, are 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

Distillation is used for the separation of components of a mixture containing two miscible liquids that have a difference in their boiling points. The liquid with lower boiling point evaporates at first and the vapours of it can be collected at the nozzle of the distillation apparatus. The vapours can then be condensed to liquid into a separate flask.