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Which of the following cannot form an azeotrope?
a) H2O + C2H5OH
b) CHCl3 + C2H5OH
c) HCl + H2O
d) Benzene + Toluene
Answer : d) Benzene + Toluene
Explanation :
H2O + C2H5OH forms an azeotrope with a boiling point of 351.15 K.
CHCl3 + C2H5OH forms an azeotrope with a boiling point of 332.3 K.
HCl + H2O forms an azeotrope with a boiling point of 383 K.
Benzene + Toluene is an ideal solution and hence does not form an azeotrope.
d) Benzene + Toluene