For which of the following cases, is the process of filtration feasible? Why?

Case 1 : 

A solid substance containing impurities which are soluble in the same solvent as the main substance.

Case 2 : 

A solid substance containing impurities which are not soluble in the same solvent as the main substance.

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Impurities which are not soluble in the same solvent as the main compound can be separated by a simple process called filtration. 

Hence,

For ‘Case 2’, filtration is more feasible.

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