Question

Which of these separation technique pairs is correctly matched?

• A. Ortho and para nitrophenol: fractional distillation
• B. Crude oil/petroleum: steam distillation
• C. Cereal and amla: simple distillation
• D. Crude oil/petroleum: fractional distillation

Hint:

Crude oil is typically separated by fractional distillation due to the wide range of boiling points of its components.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the separation techniques.
- Fractional distillation is used to separate mixtures with different boiling points. Crude oil consists of a mixture of hydrocarbons, and fractional distillation is used to separate them based on their boiling points. - Steam distillation is used for separating compounds that are sensitive to heat. This technique is not ideal for separating crude oil.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct matching pair is Crude oil/petroleum and fractional distillation, which corresponds to option (D).