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What is the purpose of using a water pump or vacuum pump in distillation under reduced pressure?

Options

  1. ATo increase the boiling point of the liquid
  2. BTo decrease the boiling point of the liquid
  3. CTo keep the pressure constant
  4. DTo cool the liquid

Correct answer

B. To decrease the boiling point of the liquid

Step-by-step solution

A water pump or vacuum pump is used in distillation under reduced pressure to decrease the boiling point of the liquid by reducing the pressure on its surface.

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