Which of the following pairs cannot be separated by filtration?

Oil in vinegar; Water in alcohol

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Chalk in water; Oil in vinegar

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Water in alcohol; Sand in vinegar

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Oil in vinegar; Sand in oil

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Solution

The correct option is A Oil in vinegar; Water in alcohol
Filtration is preferred to separate mixtures containing insoluble solid components in liquids.
Out of all the options given, the pair of oil in vinegar and water in alcohol are the mixtures which cannot be separated by filtration.

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