Which of the following is passed around a condenser in the distillation process?

Steam

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Cold water

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Hot water

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Alcohol

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Solution

The correct option is B Cold water
Cold water is used in condenser because cold water absorbs the heat from the vapours and helps it convert into liquid distillate.

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