RE-NEET 2024 Chemistry Steam Distillation MCQ Question
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:
above 100°C but below 250°C
above 250°C
at 250°C
close to but below 100°C
Correct Answer
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.
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