Question

(d) The boiling points of some compounds are given in the table below:
compound
boiling point (°C)
ethane
-89
butane
methanol
64.7
hexane
69
decane
174.1
O
(ii)
Which method can be used to separate a mixture of ethane and decane?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

an organic chemical compound with chemical formula C

2H

6. At standard temperature and pressure, ethane is a colorless, odorless gas. Like many hydrocarbons, ethane is isolated on an industrial scale from natural gas and as a petrochemical by-product of petroleum refining. Its chief use is as feedstock for ethylene production.