In case of steam distillation, the steam leaving the liquid is not
completely saturated with distillate vapour, because
(A) Temperature is less
(B) Total pressure is less
(C) Mixing of steam with the material being vaporised is not so intimate as
to result in equilibrium condition
(D) Saturated steam is used for steam distillation

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Mixing of steam with the material being vaporised is not so intimate as
to result in equilibrium condition

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