Chemistry · Separation of Substances
Air contains oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and neon with boiling points of -183°C, -196°C, -186°C, and -246°C, respectively. When liquid air is gradually warmed up during fractional distillation, which statement correctly describes the sequence of separation based on their boiling points?
- 1Oxygen gas will separate out first and nitrogen gas will separate out last.
- 2Neon gas will separate out first and oxygen gas will separate out last.
- 3Nitrogen gas will separate out first and oxygen gas will separate out last.✓
- 4Nitrogen gas will separate out first and neon gas will separate out last.
Correct answer
Nitrogen gas will separate out first and oxygen gas will separate out last.
Download Single Question PDF
Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.
Share with Friends & Study Groups
Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!
Preparing for Chemistry?
Practice full-length mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.
Want more practice questions on Separation of Substances?
Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.
Related Practice Questions
Recommended practice questions in Chemistry · Separation of Substances