Question

What is the distillate in distillation?

(a) Vapor collected from the mixture

(b) Liquid present in the distillation column

(c) Vapor introduced during distillation process

(d) Liquid introduced during distillation process

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Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Vapor collected from the mixture

To elaborate: A distillate in the distillation process is defined as the vapor in a distillation column that is collected and condensed into a liquid and collected in the collecting flask.