Question

What is simple distillation?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Simple distillation is a procedure by which two liquids with different boiling points can be separated. Simple distillation (the procedure outlined below) can be used effectively to separate liquids that have at least fifty degrees difference in their boiling points.

Answer 2

Simple distillation:

$\bullet$ It is used when the boiling points in a mixture having large differences.

$\bullet$ No fractionating columns used.

Example:

Process used in separating:

$\implies$ Kerosene and Petrol