MCQ
Glycerol is purified by
  • A
    Steam distillation
  • Vacum distillation
  • C
    Sublimation
  • D
    Simple distillation

Answer

Correct option: B.
Vacum distillation
b
The liquids which decompose at its boiling point can be purified by vacuum distillation. Glycerol decomposes at its boiling point $(563\, K$ ). It can be distilled by vacuum distillation without decomposition at $453 \,K$ and under $12\, mm \,Hg$ pressure.

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