For separating the components of which of the following mixtures can a separating funnel be used ?

Water + sodium chloride

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Chalk + water

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Alcohol + water

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Oil + water

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Solution

The correct option is D
Oil + water

We use a separating funnel to separate the components of a mixture of two immiscible liquids.
Liquids that don't mix are called immiscible liquids.
Here oil and water are also two immiscible liquids.
So, for separating the components of oil + water mixtures a separating funnel is used.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D Oil + water.

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