MarksRiser
MarksRiser
RE-NEET2024Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

RE-NEET 2024 Chemistry Steam Distillation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

A steam volatile organic compound which is immiscible with water has a boiling point of 250°C. During steam distillation, a mixture of this organic compound and water will boil:

A

above 100°C but below 250°C

B

above 250°C

C

at 250°C

D

close to but below 100°C

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

During steam distillation, the mixture boils at a temperature below the boiling point of either component due to the combined vapor pressures, typically below 100°C.

Found an issue with this question?