Question

A substance X has the following properties:
i) Melting point: $80{}^{o}C$
ii) Boiling point $150{}^{o}C$
iii) Water insolule
Which method of separation would be best fit to obtain pure X from a mixture of X and water?

• A. Evaporation
• B. Fractional distillation
• C. Crystallisation
• D. Filtration

Answer 1

The correct option is D Filtration

Since the substance X is watr insoluble hence filtration can be applied for obtaning pure X from a mixture of X and water.