Question:

It is possible to obtain oxygen from air by fractional distillation because

Updated On: May 5, 2024
  • oxygen is in a different group of the periodic table from nitrogen
  • oxygen is more reactive than nitrogen
  • oxygen has higher boiling point than nitrogen
  • oxygen has a lower density than nitrogen
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Oxygen gas is prepared by fractional distillation
of air. During this process, dinitrogen with less
boiling point (78 K) distills as vapours while
dioxygen with higher boiling point (90 K) remains in
the liquid state and can be separated.
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