alleryWhich mixture is an example of a high boiling azeotrope?
AToluene layered over water
BBenzene mixed with toluene
C95.6% ethanol in water
D20% hydrochloric acid in water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 20% hydrochloric acid in water
About 20% by weight HCl in water boils above both pure components, which makes it a high boiling azeotrope.
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