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Why is fractional distillation preferred over simple distillation

Answer 1

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Fractional distillation leads to a better separation than simple distillation because the glass beads in the fractionating column provide "theoretical plates" on which the vapors can condense and then re-evaporate, and re-condense, essentially distilling the compound many times over.

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Answer 2

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Fractional distillation is more efficient in separating ideal solutions into their pure components than simple distillation. ... however for solutions that have minimum or maximum boiling points, fractional distillation separates them into the pure components and azeotropic mixture.

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