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Question
You might have observed the preparation of ghee from butter and cream at home. Which method(s) can be used to separate ghee from the residue?
- Evaporation
- Decantation
- Filtration
- Churning
Which of the following combination is the correct answer?
Options
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
(iv) only
Solution
(ii) and (iii)
Explanation -
Decantation and filtration can be used to separate ghee (which is in liquid form) from the residue (which is in solid form).
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