alleryStart learning →In distillation, what is the condenser's main job?
ARetain insoluble solid particles
BHeat liquid until it vaporises
CCool vapour into collected liquid
DMix the separated liquid layers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Cool vapour into collected liquid
The condenser removes heat from vapour so that it turns back into collectable liquid.
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