Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
In steam distillation, a liquid boils when the sum of the vapor pressures of the organic liquid and water becomes equal to which of the following?
A
Atmospheric pressure
B
Partial pressure of steam
C
Vapor pressure of the organic liquid
D
Vapor pressure of water
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, in steam distillation, the liquid boils when the sum of the vapor pressures of the organic liquid and water equals the atmospheric pressure.
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