The boiling point of water is 100ºC. The boiling point of acetone is 56ºC. Which statement about distilling a mixture of acetone and water is correct?(1 point)ResponsesAcetone remains in the original container.Acetone remains in the original container.Water is collected as it leaves the mixture.Water is collected as it leaves the mixture.Water will vaporize from the mixture before acetone.Water will vaporize from the mixture before acetone.Acetone will vaporize from the mixture before water.
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The correct statement about distilling a mixture of acetone and water is: Acetone will vaporize from the mixture before water.
Since acetone has a boiling point of 56ºC, it will vaporize at a lower temperature than water, which boils at 100ºC. During the distillation process, acetone will evaporate first, allowing it to be collected separately.
