Question

Acrylonitrile and ethyl acetate have the same boiling point: 77.2ºC. In one to two sentences, explain what outcome you would expect if a mixture of these two substances were distilled.(2 points)

Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
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2
The answer is very clear.

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There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

1
The answer is somewhat clear.

Details are weak or not related.

There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

0
The question is not answered.

Answer 1

If a mixture of acrylonitrile and ethyl acetate is distilled, we would expect a separation challenge due to their identical boiling point of 77.2ºC, which would likely result in a significant amount of both substances being present in the distillate, potentially leading to an incomplete separation of the two components. Consequently, the distillation might not effectively purify either compound, necessitating additional separation techniques.