Question

What is the basic principle behind simple distillation process?

Answer 1

Distillation process

• The process of separating components of a combination having two miscible liquids that boil without decomposition and have a sufficient difference in boiling points is known as distillation.

Principle of the simple distillation process

• This method is used to turn a solid substance into a liquid.
• It involves heating a liquid to generate vapor and then cooling it to return it to its original state.
• When a volatile liquid is heated, it evaporates and can be recovered by condensing its vapors.
• Example: Separation of chloroform and aniline.