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The boiling point of aniline is around 180 °C. Remember that water boils at 100 °C.
Yes, but the solubility of aniline in water is rather low (around $\pu{30 g/l}$).
Aniline and water form an azeotrope with a boiling point around 98 °C.
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2026-08-03
Can't we just distill the aniline off?
The boiling point of aniline is around 180 °C. Remember that water boils at 100 °C.
Do water and aniline mix?
Yes, but the solubility of aniline in water is rather low (around $\pu{30 g/l}$).
What's the advantage of the steam distillation?
Aniline and water form an azeotrope with a boiling point around 98 °C.
Can't we just distill the aniline off?
The boiling point of aniline is around 180 °C. Remember that water boils at 100 °C.
Do water and aniline mix?
Yes, but the solubility of aniline in water is rather low (around $\pu{30 g/l}$).
What's the advantage of the steam distillation?
Aniline and water form an azeotrope with a boiling point around 98 °C.
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