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Q. Fractional distillation is used when

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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If there is a small difference ($10$ or less) in the boiling points of liquids fractional distillation is used, e.g. acetone b.p. $329 \,K$ and methanol b.p. $338 \,K$.