NEET · Chemistry · STD 11 - 8.3. Organic chemistry purification and characterization
A liquid compound (\(x\)) can be purified by steam distillation only if it is
- A Not steam volatile, immiscible with water
- B Steam volatile, immiscible with water
- C Not steam volatile, miscible with water
- D Steam volatile, miscible with water
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) Steam volatile, immiscible with water
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Steam distillation technique is applied to separate the substances which are steam volatile and immiscible with water.
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