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Define fractional distillation?


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Fractional distillation:

  • Miscible liquids can be separated by the process of fractional distillation.
  • The separation of a mixture of miscible liquids by distillation is called fractional distillation.
  • This process works on the basis of the difference in the boiling points of liquid.
  • For example, the constituents of crude petroleum such as petrol, diesel, and kerosene are separated by fractional distillation.

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