In fractional distillation, liquid can be seen running from the bottom of the distillation column back into the distilling flask

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Illusion [34]

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In fractional distillation, liquid can be seen running from the bottom of the distillation column back into the distilling flask

. What effect does this returning condensate have on the fractional distillation?

Chemistry

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shepuryov [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-05T12:42:10+03:00

Answer:

substances with a higher boiling point are returning back to the flask which allows another substances with the specific context temperature (lower boiling point) to boil over and be purified.

Explanation:

The reason it happens because the lower boiling point substance vaporizes and crosses over while the other substance is waiting for its boiling point to reach