Question

Which of the following best describes the methods to separate a mixture of two miscible liquids and two immiscible liquids​ respectively?

• A. Separating funnel and fractional distillation
• B. Fractional distillation and separating funnel
• C. Fractional distillation and chromatography
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B Fractional distillation and separating funnel

Miscible liquids can be separated using fractional distillation. By this technique, components of the mixture can be separated based on the difference in boiling points.

Separating funnel helps in separating two immiscible liquids. In this, two layers are seen. The denser liquid will be the bottom layer and the lighter liquid will be top layer.

On the other hand, chromatography is used in the separation of homogeneous mixtures, therefore, can not be used to separate immiscible liquid mixtures.

Hence, option B is correct.