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You are provided a 20 ml solution of methanol and water

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Distillation. Methanol boils at a lower temp (~70 C), so the methanol vapor will need to be condensed to a liquid again. A high reflux ratio would yield a purer methanol. Advantages: good separation due to difference in boiling points.

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