Multiple choice

By the method of centrifugation, which type of components are separated in a mixture of two immiscible liquids?

  1. Components which are chemically different

  2. Components which are heavier and lighter

  3. Components which are of different colours

  4. Components that have a fractional difference in their boiling points

  5. None of these
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Explanation

In the method of centrifugation, the centripetal and centrifugal forces are used to separate lighter and heavier components of the mixture of two immiscible liquids.

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