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Distillation under reduced pressure is generally used to purify those liquids which

A

have very low boiling points

B

are volatile

C

have high boiling points and which decompose below their boiling points

D

have a large difference in their boiling points

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The correct Answer is:
C
Compouhnds which dissociate below their boiling points or which have very high boiling points are distilled under reduced pressure.
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