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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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Which technique would be most appropriate for separating a mixture of methanol (bp 64.7°C) and ethanol (bp 78.4°C)?
Options
A Simple distillation
B Fractional distillation
Correct Answer
C Steam distillation
D Filtration
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methanol and ethanol have close boiling points (difference ~14°C), so fractional distillation with a fractionating column is required for effective separation.

Hint

Close boiling points require a fractionating column.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 511 of 1999
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