Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Separation and purification

Separation and purification — practice question

Crude oil (petroleum) is separated into useful fractions by fractional distillation. The places in the fractionating column where fractions X and Y are obtained are shown. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe temperature increases up the column.
  • BX condenses at a lower temperature than Y.
  • CX has a higher boiling point than Y.
  • DX has longer chain molecules than Y.

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