Question

Mention any two applications of fractional distillation.

Answer 1

Definition: The process of separation of two or more miscible liquids with the difference in their boiling points close to each other into individual components by distillation is called fractional distillation.

Applications of fractional distillation:

1. Water is purified by fractional distillation, as is acetone separated from water by fractional distillation.
2. Many industries, such as oil refineries and chemical plants, use fractional distillation to purify and separate organic compounds.