Question

While diluting a solution of salt in water, a student by mistake added

acetone (bp 56ᵒ C). What technique can be employed to get back the acetone​

Answer 1

Answer:

Acetone is soluble in water, a homogeneous mixture is obtained and hence separation by separating funnel cannot be used. Acetone can be get back by simple distillation because the difference in the boiling points of acetone and water is more than 25oC. Boiling point of acetone ? 56°C Boiling point of water ?

Answer 2

Answer:

While diluting a solution of salt in water, a student by mistake added

acetone (bp 56ᵒ C). What technique can be employed to get back the acetone

Ans . distillation