Question

The separation of a mixture of miscible liquids by distillation is called ___________.

Answer 1

Fractional distillation:

• Miscible liquid can be separated by the process of fractional distillation.
• Fractional distillation works on the basis of the difference in the boiling points of liquids.
• For example, the constituent of crude petroleum such as petrol, diesel and kerosene are separated by fractional distillation.

Therefore, the separation of a mixture of miscible liquids by distillation is called fractional distillation.