Explain the following method of separation with an example each:
Fractional distillation

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Fractional distillation:
It is the type of separation technique that is used to separate a mixture of liquid-based upon their boiling point.
In this method distillation and condensation are repeated various times.
This repeated process results in the separation of liquid.
The substance with a lower melting point will separate first in another beaker.
For example, A common example of fractional distillation in industries is the separation of various components of crude oil.
Crude oil normally contains substances such as paraffin wax, gasoline, diesel, naphtha, lubricating oil, and kerosene.
The distillation process helps in separating these components effectively.

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