Difference between Simple distillation and Fractional distillation

Nov 30 -0001

Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the difference between Simple and Fractional distillation. Comparison and Differences.

Differences between Simple distillation and Fractional distillation

S.No.	Simple distillation	Fractional distillation
1	Simple distillation is used to separate mixture of miscible liquids with sufficiently large difference in their boiling points.	Fractional distillation is used when the difference in boiling point is quite less.
2	It consists of simple apparatus with two flasks and a condenser.	It consists of more complex apparatus with fractionating column.
3	Example : To purify sea water.	Example : Crude oil refining.