Question

What do you mean by Fractional distillation & Fractionating column ? ​

Answer 1

A fractionating column or fractional column is an essential item used in the distillation of liquid mixtures to separate the mixture into its component parts, or fractions, based on the differences in volatilities.

Answer 2

Fractional Distillation :

↬Fractional distillation is the separation of a mixture into its component parts, or fractions. Chemical compounds are separated by heating them to a temperature at which one or more fractions of the mixture will vaporize.

Fractional Column :

↬A fractionating column or fractional column is an essential item used in the distillation of liquid mixtures to separate the mixture into its component parts, or fractions, based on the differences in volatilities.

$\sf\purple{Khadus!}$