By mistake,an alcohol (boiling point $97\,^{\circ}C$) was mixed with a hydrocarbon (boiling point $68\,^{\circ}C$). Suggest a suitable method to separate the two compounds. Explain the reason for your choice.

(N/A) The suitable method to separate these two compounds is $Simple \ Distillation$.
Reason: The boiling points of the two components are $97\,^{\circ}C$ and $68\,^{\circ}C$. The difference in their boiling points is $97\,^{\circ}C - 68\,^{\circ}C = 29\,^{\circ}C$. Since the difference in boiling points is greater than $20\,^{\circ}C$,$Simple \ Distillation$ is effective. In this process,the component with the lower boiling point $(68\,^{\circ}C)$ vaporizes first,leaving the component with the higher boiling point $(97\,^{\circ}C)$ behind in the distillation flask.