Oil and water can be separated using separating funnel. It works on the basis of:

Difference in boiling point

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Difference in pressure

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Difference in viscosity

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Difference in density

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Solution

The correct option is D Difference in density
Oil is immiscible in water. Due to its lower density it floats on water. Separating funnel works on the basis of Difference in density of non miscible liquids.

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Name one pair of liquids which can be separated by using a separating funnel.

Which of the following can be separated by using a separating funnel and which cannot be separated by using a separating funnel?

(a) water and kerosene mixture

(b) water and acetone mixture

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