If a liquid compound decomposes at its boiling point,which method$(s)$ can you choose for its purification? It is known that the compound is stable at low pressure,steam volatile,and insoluble in water.

  • A
    Distillation under reduced pressure
  • B
    Steam distillation
  • C
    Both $(A)$ and $(B)$
  • D
    Fractional distillation

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$ (Purification technique)List-$II$ (Used to separate)
$A$. Simple distillation$I$. Steam volatile compound
$B$. Fractional distillation$II$. Two liquids with large difference in boiling points
$C$. Steam distillation$III$. Liquid decomposing at its boiling point
$D$. Distillation under reduced pressure$IV$. Two liquids with close boiling points

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$(i)$ When is simple distillation used?
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