Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
In steam distillation of toluene, the pressure of toluene in vapour is
A
Equal pressure of barometer
B
Less than pressure of barometer
C
Equal to vapour pressure to toluene in simple distillation
D
More than vapour pressure of toluene in simple distillation
Answer
Less than pressure of barometer
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is( B): Less than pressure of barometer. During the process of steam distillation involving toluene, the vapor pressure of toluene is lower than that indicated by the barometer. This occurs because steam distillation is employed when a solid or liquid substance is immiscible in water, exhibits volatility when exposed to steam, while the impurities in question remain non-volatile.