Question

Fractional distillation is used to separate the components of ___ liquids.

Answer 1

Understanding the concept:

• The separation of a mixture into its constituent elements, or fractions, is known as fractional distillation.
• The chemical components are separated in this method due to variances in their boiling points.
• One or more fractions of the components are heated to the point of vaporization.

Miscible liquids:

• Miscible liquids are those liquids that dissolve in each other. For example Alcohol and water.
• Fractional distillation can be used to separate miscible liquids having a boiling point difference of less than 25 K.
• Thus, Fractional distillation is used to separate the components of miscible liquids.