Analytical Chemistry Question 210

Question: Aniline is usually purified by

Options:

A) chromatographic technique

B) steam distillation

C) by addition of oxalic acid

D) fractional crystallization

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Aniline is miscible in steam and has b.p. lower than water, hence it is collected as distillate along with steam.