Question

What is the basic principle behind simple distillation process?

• A. Sufficient difference in the boiling points of two miscible liquids and the two liquids should boil without decomposition.
• B. The two liquids should have molecular weight greater than 200 g/mol.
• C. The two liquids should be immiscible.
• D. Difference in boiling and melting points of two miscible liquids should be less than 30^oC

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Sufficient difference in the boiling points of two miscible liquids and the two liquids should boil without decomposition.

Simple distillation is the process of separating components of mixture containing two miscible liquids that boil without decomposition and have sufficient difference in their boiling points