The azeotropic mixture of water $(b.p. \ 100 \ ^oC)$ and $HCl$ $(b.p. \ 85 \ ^oC)$ boils at $108.5 \ ^oC$. When this mixture is distilled,it is possible to obtain:

  • A
    Pure $HCl$
  • B
    Pure water
  • C
    Pure water as well as pure $HCl$
  • D
    Neither $HCl$ nor $H_2O$ in their pure states

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