Name the best method of separation of components: petrol and water

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Petrol and water can be separated by a separating funnel.
A separating funnel is a glass apparatus used for separating two immiscible liquids (liquids that do not mix with each other).
As the liquids do not mix with each other, they form two separate distinct layers.
The lighter liquid forms a layer on top of the heavier liquid.
Petroleum due to its non-polar nature is insoluble in water and it is lighter than water as it has less density and it is highly volatile in nature.
Thus, Petrol and water are immiscible liquids, so the best method of separation of petrol and water is by a separating funnel.

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