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Statement 1: During fractional distillat...

Statement 1: During fractional distillation of petroleum, the temperature increases inside the fractionating column on going from bottom to the top.
Statement 2: The fraction with the lower boiling point condenses first.

A

Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.

B

Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.

C

Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.

D

Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

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The correct Answer is:
C
The fraction with the highest boiling point condenses first.
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