Dichloroethane is soluble in methanol, and methanol is soluble in water. Could an azeotrope form as a result?
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Dichloroethane is soluble in methanol, and methanol is soluble in water. Could an azeotrope form as a result? Can the three be separated by distillation?
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Saying that two substances are azeotropic based on mutual solubility is a rather far-fetched claim. Calculated through the gas-liquid phase equilibrium of ternary compositions or the Raoult’s law.
Sir, can this be separated through distillation?
Sir, can this be separated through distillation?
Calculate it yourself, or conduct a controlled experiment in the laboratory. I haven’t done it, so I can’t answer you. Ask other friends instead.
It should not be azeotropic. It can be tried by steaming it in the laboratory first.
This post was last edited by gn_1984 on 2016-7-17 at 16:17. Azeotropy is related to pressure, temperature, and composition; given a certain pressure and composition, varying the operating temperature away from the azeotrope should allow for separation through distillation.