Multiple choice

In centrifugation, the components of a mixture are separated on the basis of difference in their

  1. solubility

  2. density

  3. boiling point

  4. sublimability
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Explanation

Centrifugation technique is based on the principle that when a mixture is rotated at high speed, the lighter particles (less denser) stay on the surface of the liquid while the heavier particles (more denser) are forced to the bottom of the liquid. 

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