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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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In distillation, what is the purpose of the condenser?
Options
A To heat the mixture
B To cool and condense the vapor back to liquid
Correct Answer
C To mix the vapors
D To increase the boiling point
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The condenser is a cooling jacket that condenses the hot vapor back into liquid, which then collects in the receiving flask.

Hint

Turns gas back to liquid.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 537 of 1999
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