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Q · Separation Methods of MixturesMedium · 45s
Which method is used in oil refineries to separate crude oil into components?
TopicSeparation Methods of Mixtures
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Fractional distillation separates complex mixtures with close boiling points.
Final Answer: Option A — Fractional distillation