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CBSE - Chemistry - Is Matter Around Us Pure

Is Matter Around Us Pure

Short Answer Type

While diluting a solution of salt in water, a student by mistake added acetone (boiling point 56°C). What technique can be employed to get back the acetone? Justify your choice.

Acetone can be separated from this mixture by distillation. The boiling points of acetone is much lower than that of water. So, it will evaporate and can be collected after condensation.

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