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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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Question

Distillation separates compounds based on differences in which physical property?
Options
A Solubility
B Density
C Boiling point
Correct Answer
D Molecular weight
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Distillation separates liquids by their boiling point differences. The component with the lower boiling point vaporizes first and is condensed and collected.

Hint

Chloroform (bp 60°C) and aniline (bp 189°C) can be separated this way.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 498 of 1999
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