Question

$X$ and $Y$ are miscible liquids. The boiling point of $X$ is ${56}^{\circ }C$ and that of $Y$ is ${100}^{\circ }C$. Which separation technique can be used to separate $X$ and $Y$ from the mixture?

• A. Separating funnel
• B. Distillation
• C. Centrifugation
• D. Handpicking

Answer 1

The correct option is B Distillation

Distillation is the process of separating the components of a liquid mixture by selective evaporation and condensation. It is used to separate homogeneous mixtures where the components have an appreciable difference in boiling points.

Separating funnel, centrifugation and handpicking are essentially used to separate the components of heterogeneous mixtures.

Hence, option $B$ is correct.