Q. 13.9( 7 Votes )
Name the solvent you would use to separate a mixture of sulphur and carbon.
Answer :
A mixture of sulphur and carbon can be separated by the solvent extraction method. Carbon disulphide or carbon tetrachloride is used as a solvent. The sulphur component gets dissolved in solvent and undissolved carbon is separated by filtration. The dissolved sulphur can be evaporated from the solution.
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