In the purification of metals, during distillation, metal is heated in a retort and its vapours are separately condensed in a receiver.

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The correct option is A True
The given statement is true.
In the purification of metals, during distillation, metal is heated in a retort and its vapours are separately condensed in a receiver. The non-volatile impurities remains in the retort.
Volatile metals such as Zn, Cd, Hg are purified by distillation.

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