Question

Write true or false. Correct the false statement.

The separation of a mixture of liquids by distillation is called fractional distillation.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• Fractional distillation is the process of separating two (or more) miscible liquids by distillation, the distillate is collected in fractions boiling at different temperatures.
• This method is used to separate a mixture of two miscible liquids.
• Those liquids which mix together in all proportions and form a single layer (when put in a container), are called miscible liquids.

Hence, the given statement is False.

Correct statement - The separation of a mixture of miscible liquids by distillation is called fractional distillation.