Question

With the help of an activity explain separation of acetone from alcohol
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Answer 1

Activity :

• Take the mixture in a distillation flask. Fit it with a thermometer.

• Arrange the apparatus

• Heat the mixture slowly keeping a close watch at the thermometer.

• The acetone vapourizes, condenses in the condenser and can be collected from the condenser outlet

• alcohol is left behind in the distillation flask.

Criterion : Two miscible liquids that boil without decomposition and have sufficient difference in their boiling points can be separated by this method.