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Why can azeotropic mixture not be separated by fractional distillation?
Why can azeotropic mixture not be separated by fractional distillation?
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Same liquid and vapour composition → no further separation.
Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
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An azeotropic mixture exhibits a constant boiling point, behaving identically to a pure liquid during boiling. At its specific azeotropic composition, the liquid and vapor phases maintain identical compositions, thereby preventing separation through fractional distillation.
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