Question
Chemistry Question on Methods Of Purification Of Organic Compounds
A liquid compound (x) can be purified by steam distillation only if it is
A
Steam volatile, immiscible with water
B
Not steam volatile, miscible with water
C
Steam volatile, miscible with water
D
Not steam volatile, immiscible with water
Answer
Steam volatile, immiscible with water
Explanation
Solution
Compounds purified by steam distillation which are immiscible in water but steam volatile