To separate ETHANOL (boiling point 78°C) from WATER (boiling point 100°C), the suitable method is:
AFiltration through a fine filter paper
BDistillation, since boiling points differ
CCrystallisation by slow cooling of mixture
DMagnetic separation with a strong magnet
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Distillation, since boiling points differ
Distillation separates LIQUIDS with DIFFERENT BOILING POINTS. Ethanol (78°C) evaporates first, is condensed and collected separately from water. Used in alcohol production, petroleum refining.
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