Question

What is still in distillation terminology?

(a) It is the apparatus to be used for distillation

(b) It is the liquid that is collected in collection flask

(c) It is the end product obtained in distillation

(d) It is the liquid injected during distillation process

I had been asked this question in unit test.

This interesting question is from Steam Distillation in portion Distillation of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) It is the apparatus to be used for distillation

For explanation I would say: The distillation apparatus is normally called a still that consists of a vessel for plant material and water, which is condenser for cooling and condensing the vapor produced and a collection flask,.