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In steam distillation, what type of substances are separated?

Options

  1. ASubstances with similar boiling points
  2. BSubstances with different boiling points
  3. CSubstances that are steam volatile and immiscible with water
  4. DSubstances that are steam non-volatile

Correct answer

C. Substances that are steam volatile and immiscible with water

Step-by-step solution

Steam distillation is used to separate substances that are steam volatile and immiscible with water.

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