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it is possible to obtain oxygen from air by fractional distillation becauseA. oxygen is in a different group of the periodic table from nitrogenB. oxygen in more reactive than nitrogenC. oxygen has higher boiling point than nitrogenD. oxygen has a lower density than nitrogen |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Oxygen gas is prepared by fractional distillation of air. During this process, dinitrogen with less boiling point `(78K)` distills as vapours while dioxygen with higher boiling point 90 K) remains in the liquid state and can be separated. |
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