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Why pure ethyl alcohol cannot be obtained from rectified spirit (`95.4%` alcohol) even by fractional distillation ?

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To understand why pure ethyl alcohol cannot be obtained from rectified spirit (which is 95.4% alcohol) even by fractional distillation, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Rectified Spirit**: - Rectified spirit is a mixture that contains approximately 95.4% ethyl alcohol and 4.6% water. 2. **Fractional Distillation Basics**: ...
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