Question

multiple choice 1 point
what would you expect to happen if you used simple distillation to separate two liquids with very close boiling points (less than 25°c difference)?
both liquids would vaporize at the same time, resulting in poor separation.
the separation would be very effective.
the boiling point of both liquids would decrease.
only one of the liquids would vaporize.

Explanation:

Simple distillation relies on significant boiling - point differences. With close boiling points, both liquids will vaporize almost simultaneously, leading to ineffective separation.

Answer:

Both liquids would vaporize at the same time, resulting in poor separation.