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Rectified spirit obtained by fermentation contains4.5% of water. So in order to remove it, rectified spirit is mixed with suitable quantity of benzene and heated, Benzene hepls becauseA. It is dehydrating agent and so removes waterB. If forms the lower layer which retains all the water so that alcohol can be distilled offC. If forms an azeotropic mixture hivaing high boiling point and thus allows the alcohol to distill overD. It forms low boiling azeotropic mixtures wich distill over, leaving behind pure alcohol which can then be distilled

Answer» Correct Answer - D


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