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By mistake, an alcohol(boiling point 97^(@)C) was mixed with a hydrocarbon (boiling point `68^(@)C`). Suggest a suitable method to separate the two compounds. Explain the reason for your choice.

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The separation can be done with the help of simple distillation since the difference in boiling point is more than `20^(@)C`. Low boiling hydrocarbon distils leaving alcohol in the distillation flask. This is possible only if alcohol and hydrocarbon are misicible with each other. For the detail of the process, consult section 12.35.
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