Which of the following statements are correct? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- A, C, D only
- B, C, D only
- A, B, D only
- A, B, C only
Answer
(1) A, C, D only
Solution
A: glycerol decomposes at its b.p. ⇒ distilled under reduced pressure ⇒ A is correct
B: steam distillation works for steam-volatile liquids that are immiscible with water ⇒ aniline is immiscible, not miscible ⇒ B is wrong
C: ethanol–water forms an azeotrope (95.6\% ethanol) ⇒ separated by azeotropic distillation ⇒ C is correct
D: no depression in mixed m.p. ⇒ sample identical with the pure compound ⇒ D is correct
∴ A, C, D only
Answer: (1)