The separation technique based on the difference in boiling points of liquids is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The separation technique based on the difference in boiling points of liquids is:
A. Chromatography
B. Filtration
C. Sublimation
D. Distillation
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Distillation separates a mixture of two or more miscible liquids with different boiling points. The liquid with the lower boiling point vaporizes first, is condensed, and collected separately. Fractional distillation is used when the boiling point difference is less than 25 K. Simple distillation works for larger differences. Filtration separates solids from liquids; sublimation separates sublimable solids; chromatography separates dissolved substances based on differential adsorption.

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