Heptane, pentane and octane are accidentally mixed. They all have different boiling points. Pentane boils at 360 ° C, hexane boi

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ls at 690 ° C and octane boils at 12 ° C. What method would you use to separate these liquids? Explain how the method works.

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Softa [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-11T02:08:03+03:00

Softa [21]3 years ago

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Answer:

Fractional distillation

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.