Multiple choice

Which of the following liquid - liquid mixtures cannot be separated by a separating funnel?

  1. Benzene and water
  2. Kerosene oil and water
  3. Ethyl alcohol and water
  4. Acetone and ethyl alcohol

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 3 and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 2 and 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Separating funnel is used to separate a mixture of immiscible liquids. Only the mixtures in options 1 and 2 can be separated by using a separating funnel as they are mixtures of immiscible liquids. The mixtures in options 3 and 4 cannot be separated by a separating funnel because they are mixtures of miscible liquids.

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