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When is distillation under reduced pressure employed in purification?

Options

  1. ATo purify low-boiling liquids
  2. BTo purify liquids with high boiling points
  3. CTo purify liquids that decompose at or below their boiling points
  4. DTo purify liquids that are immiscible with water

Correct answer

C. To purify liquids that decompose at or below their boiling points

Step-by-step solution

Distillation under reduced pressure is used to purify liquids that have very high boiling points or those that decompose at or below their boiling points.

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