‫كليــة العـلـوم ــــــ جــامعـة السويس‬

Faculty of Science ‫ ـــ‬Suez University

Department of Petrochemicals

MCQ
ASTM
DISTILLATION

:Prepared by
Abdul Majeed Ahmed
Hossam Ismail

:Supervision
Dr / Asmaa Samir
Dr. Nashwa Mohamed
Practical Petroleum Chemistry ( 1) (Pch 3364)
1. Which of the following is not a type of distillation?
a) Fractional distillation
b) Steam distillation
c) Magnetic distillation
d) Vacuum distillation
Answer: c) Magnetic distillation
2. What is the main principle of distillation?
a) Separation of components based on their solubility
b) Separation of components based on their boiling points
c) Separation of components based on their molecular weight
d) Separation of components based on their color
Answer: b) Separation of components based on their boiling points
3. Which of the following is not a factor that affects the efficiency of distillation?
a) Pressure
b) Temperature
c) Flow rate
d) Volume of the mixture
Answer: d) Volume of the mixture
4. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with different boiling points?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Steam distillation
Answer: b) Fractional distillation
5. Which of the following is not a benefit of vacuum distillation?
a) Lower boiling points of components
b) Reduced energy consumption
c) Higher purity of the components
d) Faster distillation process
Answer: d) Faster distillation process
6. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with similar boiling points?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Steam distillation
Answer: a) Simple distillation
7. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of steam distillation?
a) Low yield of the desired component
b) Difficult to control the temperature
c) Requires a specialized apparatus
d) Slow distillation process
Answer: c) Requires a specialized apparatus
8. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with high boiling points?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Steam distillation
Answer: c) Vacuum distillation
9. Which of the following is not a requirement for successful distillation?
a) A homogeneous mixture of components
b) A temperature gradient
c) A condenser to cool the vapors
d) A high pressure environment
Answer: d) A high pressure environment
10. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with different vapor pressures?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Steam distillation
Answer: a) Simple distillation
11. Which of the following is not a benefit of fractional distillation over simple
distillation?
a) Higher purity of the components
b) Faster distillation process
c) Separation of components with closer boiling points
d) Better separation efficiency
Answer: b) Faster distillation process
12. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with low boiling points?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Steam distillation
Answer: a) Simple distillation
13. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of vacuum distillation?
a) High energy consumption
b) Expensive equipment
c) High risk of impurities
d) Difficult to control the temperature
Answer: c) High risk of impurities
14. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with high boiling points and azeotropes?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Steam distillation
Answer: c) Vacuum distillation
15. Which of the following is not a benefit of steam distillation over other types of
distillation?
a) Reduced energy consumption
b) Separation of components with similar boiling points
c) Higher purity of the components
d) Faster distillation process
Answer: d) Faster distillation process
16. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with low boiling points and azeotropes?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Steam distillation
Answer: a) Simple distillation
17. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of simple distillation?
a) Poor separation efficiency
b) Low purity of the components
c) Requires multiple distillations for high purity
d) Slow distillation process
Answer: d) Slow distillation process
18. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with high boiling points and low vapor pressures?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Steam distillation
Answer: c) Vacuum distillation
19. Which of the following is not a benefit of fractional distillation in the
petroleum industry?
a) Production of high-quality gasoline
b) Production of jet fuel
c) Production of diesel fuel
d) Production of lubricating oils
Answer: a) Production of high-quality gasoline
20. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with high boiling points and high vapor pressures?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Steam distillation
Answer: a) Simple distillation
21. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of fractional distillation?
a) High energy consumption
b) Requires specialized equipment
c) Difficult to control the temperature
d) Slow distillation process
Answer: d) Slow distillation process
22. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with different solubilities?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Solvent extraction
Answer: d) Solvent extraction
23. Which of the following is not a benefit of vacuum distillation in the chemical
industry?
a) Production of high-purity chemicals
b) Reduced energy consumption
c) Increased yield of the desired product
d) Faster distillation process
Answer: d) Faster distillation process
24. Which type of distillation is used for the separation of a mixture of liquids
with high viscosity?
a) Simple distillation
b) Fractional distillation
c) Vacuum distillation
d) Steam distillation
Answer: c) Vacuum distillation
25. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of steam distillation compared
to other types of distillation?
a) Low yield of the desired component
b) Requires high temperatures
c) Requires a specialized apparatus
d) Slow distillation process
Answer: d) Slow distillation process