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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