Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Separation and purification

Separation and purification — practice question

A liquid, X, is separated by distillation from a mixture with the apparatus illustrated. While the distillation is taking place, the thermometer shows a temperature between $157\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ and $160\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. Which statement about liquid X is correct?

  • AThe liquids in X may or may not be miscible (mix with each other).
  • BX is a mixture that can be separated by distillation.
  • CX must contain two liquids with boiling points $157\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ and $160\,^{\circ}\text{C}$.
  • DX must have been obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum (crude oil).

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