Which solvent can be used to separate the mixture of salt and chalk powder?

Alcohol

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Water

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Sulphuric acid

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Carbon disulphide

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Solution

The correct option is B
Water

Salt is soluble in water but chalk powder is insoluble in water. Hence, salt gets dissolved in water and chalk powder can be separated by filtration.

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