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Naphthalene can be separated from sand :
(a) by sublimation
(b) by distillation
(c) by crystallisation
(d) by using water as solvent

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(a) by sublimation

Naphthalene sublimes on heating, whereas sand does not. So, when the mixture is heated, solid naphthalene turns into vapours, which can be condensed. Sand remains in the container.

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