NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
A liquid with high boiling point decomposes on simple distillation but it can be steam distilled for its purification. Explain how is it possible?
Options
- ASteam distillation allows for higher temperatures than simple distillation.
- BSteam distillation is a special type of separation process for temperature sensitive materials like natural or
- CSteam distillation uses a lower pressure than simple distillation.
- DSteam distillation involves the use of specialized equipment.
Correct answer
B. Steam distillation is a special type of separation process for temperature sensitive materials like natural or
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Steam distillation is a special type of separation process for temperature sensitive materials like natural organic compounds. Some organic compounds tend to decompose at higher temperature and normal distillation does not suit this purpose. So, steam/water is added to the apparatus and the temperature of the compounds are depressed, evaporating them at lower temperature. Once the distillation is accomplishing, the vapours are condensed and hence there is the separation of the constituents a