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O-LevelChemistryBonding & Structure5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q31 Mark

A mixture of three liquids is separated by fractional distillation. Which statements are correct? 1 The mixture boils at constant temperature throughout the separation. 2 The temperature at which the mixture boils increases during the separation. 3 The liquid with the highest boiling point is collected first. 4 The liquid with the lowest boiling point is collected first.

A1 and 3
B1 and 4
C2 and 3
D2 and 4

✓ Correct answer

D: 2 and 4

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Bonding & Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 3.

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