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Question
A liquid which decomposes at its boiling point can be purified by ______.
Options
distillation at atmospheric pressure
distillation under reduced pressure
fractional distillation
steam distillation
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Solution
A liquid which decomposes at its boiling point can be purified by distillation under reduced pressure.
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