| Method | Description and Application |
| $1$. Distillation | Used for liquids that do not decompose on boiling and have sufficient difference in boiling points. Example: Separation of petrol and kerosene. |
| $2$. Distillation under reduced pressure | Used for liquids that decompose at their boiling point. Reduced pressure lowers the boiling point,preventing decomposition. Example: Purification of glycerol. |
| $3$. Steam distillation | Used for organic compounds that are steam volatile and immiscible in water. Example: Separation of aniline from water. |
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