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Q · Separation Methods of MixturesMedium · 45s
Statement: Distillation is used to separate miscible liquids with different boiling points. Which of the following pairs can be separated using simple distillation?
TopicSeparation Methods of Mixtures
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Both are miscible; boiling point difference is exploited.
Final Answer: Option A — Water and alcohol