Question

What is fractional distillation? give its importance?

Answer 1

it can be used to separate any two liquids like alcohol and water

Answer 2

Answer:

fractional distillation is the process of separation of a mixture of two or more miscible liquids having very close boiling points ( differing less than 25°C). Fractional columns are used for distillation in this technique.

Importance :

• It is useful in obtaining petroleum products from crude oil.
• It is also useful in separating different components of air.