Common salt is purified by ______________( centrifugation/crystallisation) method.

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Solution

Centrifugation is the process that is used to separate fluids of different densities or liquids from solids.
Crystallization is the process of dissolving impure crystals into a suitable solvent and then the crystals precipitate from a solution. $NaCl$ is an ionic compound and is a crystalline solid that forms crystals.
Conclusion: Common salt is purified by the crystallization method.

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