Engineering Chemistry Questions and Answers – Distillation

This set of Engineering Chemistry Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Distillation”.

1. The process of heating a liquid mixture to form vapours and then cooling the vapours to get pure component is called ____________
a) Crystallisation
b) Distillation
c) Chromatography
d) Sublimation
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Answer: b
Explanation: The process of heating a liquid mixture to form vapours and then cooling the vapours to get pure component is called distillation. Distillation is a process of separating the component substances from a liquid mixture by selective evaporation and condensation.

2. Porcelain pieces are put into the distillation flask to avoid ____________
a) Overheating
b) Uniform boiling
c) Bumping of the solution
d) None of the mentioned options
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Answer: c
Explanation: Porcelain pieces are put into the distillation flask to avoid bumping of the solution due to uneven heating.

3. The boiling point of chloroform is ____________
a) 334 K
b) 286 K
c) 350 K
d) 298 K
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Answer: a
Explanation: The boiling point of chloroform is 334 K. Chloroform is an organic compound with formula CHCl3. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling, dense liquid that is produced on a large scale as a precursor to PTFE and refrigerants.
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4. The boiling point of aniline is ____________
a) 438 K
b) 370 K
c) 338 K
d) 457 K
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Answer: d
Explanation: The boiling point of aniline is 457 K. Aniline is a toxic organic compound with the formula C6H5NH2.

5. How aniline and chloroform can be separated?
a) Sublimation
b) Condensation
c) Distillation
d) Evaporation
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Answer: c
Explanation: Aniline and chloroform can be separated through the distillation process. Aniline is a toxic organic compound with the formula C6H5NH2. Chloroform is an organic compound with formula CHCl3. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling, dense liquid that is produced on a large scale as a precursor to PTFE and refrigerants.
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6. Which of the following is not separated through distillation process?
a) Acetone and water
b) Aniline and chloroform
c) Impurities in Sea water
d) Milk and water
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Answer: d
Explanation: Milk and water are not separated through the distillation process. All the other options can be separated through a distillation process.

7. Which of the following will vaporize faster?
a) Aniline
b) Chloroform
c) Water
d) Kerosene
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Answer: b
Explanation: Chloroform will vaporize faster than aniline and water. Chloroform is an organic compound with formula CHCl3. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling, dense liquid that is produced on a large scale as a precursor to PTFE and refrigerants.
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8. The distilled water is collected in ____________
a) Receiver
b) Adapter
c) Condenser
d) Round bottom flask
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Answer: a
Explanation: The distilled water is collected in the receiver. An installation for distillation, especially of alcohol, is a distillery. The distillation equipment is still.

9. The process of distillation is used for the liquids having ____________
a) Sufficient difference in their boiling point
b) Sufficient difference in their melting point
c) Sufficient difference in their solubility
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: The process of distillation is used for the liquids having a sufficient difference in their boiling point. Distillation also permits the separation of air into its components.
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10. The residue in the round bottom flask is ____________
a) Volatile
b) Non volatile
c) None of the mentioned
d) Volatile & Non volatile
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Answer: b
Explanation: The residue salt int he round bottom flask is non volatile in nature. The process of distillation is used for the liquids having a sufficient difference in their boiling point. Distillation also permits the separation of air into its components.

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