Question

There is a mixture of X, Y and Z. If the mixture of X and Y can be separated by magnetic separation and the mixture of Y and Z can be separated by distillation.

The different states of X, Y and Z are respectively -

• A. Solid, solid, liquid.
• B. Solid, liquid, solid.
• C. All are liquids.
• D. All are solids.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Solid, solid, liquid.

Since X, Y can be separated by magnetic separation so X, Y are solids.

Y, Z can be separated by distillation method therefore, Y, Z must be solid liquid mixture.

Already we know Y is a solid hence, Z is a liquid.

Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.