Q19 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2020 (11 Sep Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which one of the following methods is suitable to separate a mixture of $n$-pentane and toluene?

A
Steam distillation
Correct answer
B
Simple distillation
C
Sublimation
D
Vacuum distillation

Solution

$\because$ Toluene is

$n$-pentane ion $\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_3$ one is aromatic and other is straight chain compound. Therefore, it can be separated by simple distillation.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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