Question

Heptane, pentane and octane are accidentally mixed. They all have different boiling points. Pentane boils at 360 ° C, hexane boils at 690 ° C and octane boils at 12 ° C. What method would you use to separate these liquids? Explain how the method works.

Answer 1

Fractional distillation

Step-by-step explanation:

Heat the mixture upto 700°C

The compuond with low boiling point will evaporate first and the compound with higher boiling point will evaporate last.