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A liquid with high boiling point decomposes on simple distillation but it can be steam distilled for its purification. Explain how is it possible ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Steam Distillation**: - Steam distillation is a technique used to separate compounds that have high boiling points and may decompose upon heating. In this process, the mixture consists of steam and the vapor of the organic substance. 2. **Boiling Point and Vapor Pressure**: - The boiling of a liquid occurs when the sum of the vapor pressures of the organic compound and the steam equals the atmospheric pressure. - Let’s denote the vapor pressure of the organic substance as \( P_1 \) and that of steam as \( P_2 \). The atmospheric pressure is denoted as \( P \). ...
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