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When two volatile liquids of similar boiling points, e.g., acetone `(56^(@)C)` and methanol `(65^(@)C)`, are to be separated, then………..is employed.

A

steam distillation

B

vacuum distillation

C

fractional distillation

D

distillation under reduced pressure

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The correct Answer is:
C
Fractional distillation (or fractionation) involves the separation of a mixture of several liquids that have similar boiling points by collecting separately fractions boiling at different temperatures.
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