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An example of Minimum azeotrope is?(a) Benzene and Water(b) Ethanol and Water(c) Water and Ethyl Alcohol(d) Benzene and AlcoholThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.My question is from Azeotropic Distillation topic in division Azeotropic and Extractive Distillation of Distillation Design

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The correct choice is (b) Ethanol and WATER

For explanation: Ethanol and water form a minimum-boiling azeotrope with ethanol as the major component and therefore ethanol cannot be completely DEHYDRATED by CONVENTIONAL DISTILLATION.



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