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Question
Explain with diagram the process used to – separate the following substance from the given mixtures - Benzene from a mixture of – benezene [b.p. 80°C] & toluene [b.p. 110°C].
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Solution
By fractional distillation, miscible low boiling point benzene (B.P. 80°C) evaporates on heating the mixture and condenses in and collects in flask ‘Y’ whereas higher boiling pt. Toluene (B.P. 110°C) remains in flask ‘X’ after condensation.

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