Which Statement Regarding the Fractional Distillation of Two Liquids Is

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Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the fractional distillation of two liquids is NOT correct?

• A)The substance with the lower boiling point has a higher concentration in the vapor than in the liquid.
• B)The boiling point of the mixture is not constant, changing as the distillation progresses.
• C)The substance with the higher vapor pressure has a higher concentration in the vapor than in the liquid.
• D)The mole ratio of the two substances in the vapor is not the same as it is in the liquid.
• E)Raoult's law does not apply to mixtures of volatile components.

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