__________ is not obtained during separation of components of air by fractional distillation.

Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Chlorine

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Argon

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Solution

The correct option is C Chlorine
In air separation unit, carbon dioxide is separated first as dry ice and other components of air like nitrogen, argon and oxygen are separated by fractional distillation depending on their boiling point. Here, chlorine is not obtained as a component after separation.

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