Which one of the following mixtures can be separated into pure components by fractional distillation Options: A . &nbsp Benzene – toluene B . &nbsp Water – ethyl alcohol C . &nbsp Water – nitric acid D . &nbsp Water – hydrochloric acid

Which one of the following mixtures can be separated into pure components by f

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Which one of the following mixtures can be separated into pure components by fractional distillation

Options:

A . Benzene – toluene

B . Water – ethyl alcohol

C . Water – nitric acid

D . Water – hydrochloric acid

Answer: Option A
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A

Only Benzene-Toluene mixture forms an ideal solution. Rest shows either positive or negative deviation from Raoult's law hence will form Azeotrope which can't be separated by fractional distillation.

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