Question

The process of separation of miscible liquids done by _____.

• A. Distillation
• B. Sublimation
• C. Condensation
• D. Filtration

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Distillation

The answer is distillation.

Distillation is a process where a mixture of two or more miscible liquids (also called 'components' ) are separated from each other. This is a physical method of separation which involves boiling followed by condensation. The working principle is the large difference (more than ${25}^{0}C$ between the boiling points of two liquids. On heating, the liquid with lower boiling point first turns into vapours; these vapours pass through a condenser and are later collected as the distillate. Whereas, the liquid with higher boiling point goes through the same cycle later at a higher temperature.