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Grade 12th pass9 grade science

Why do we use fractional distillation instead of simple distillation for separating the components of air?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Jayesh Vashishtha
4 Years ago
Dear student,
Fractional distillation is the process of separation of a mixture into its component parts, or fractions. ... In such a case we cannot use simple distillation because simple distillation is only possible when there is a large difference in the boiling points of the components.
 
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