Question

During distillation, _______ is followed by ________.

• A. boiling, filtration
• B. boiling, condensation
• C. condensation, boiling
• D. filtration, boiling

Answer 1

The correct option is B boiling, condensation

The process of distillation is based on difference in boiling point of the constituents of the solution. In distillation, the mixture is first boiled. It forms vapours at their respective boiling points.
The vapours of the constitutents are then directed towards the outlet. Here, the temperature gets reduced and they get condense to form pure liquid. Hence, in distillation boiling is followed by condensation.