Question

What is fractional distillation ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

separation of a liquid mixture into fractions differing in boiling point (and hence chemical composition) by means of distillation, typically using a fractionating column.

Answer 2

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Fractional distillation is a process by which components in a chemical mixture are separated into different parts according to their different boiling points. Fractional distillation is used to purify chemicals and to separate mixtures to obtain their components.