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Name the method used to separate glycer...

Name the method used to separate
glycerol from spent lye in soap industry.

A

simple distillation .

B

fractional distillation

C

steam distillation

D

distillation under reduced pressure

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The correct Answer is:
D
Glycerol decomposes at its b.p., therefore, it is separated from spent lye by distillation under reduced pressure.
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