A liquid compound() can be purified by steam distillation only if it is

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🧠 The "Aha!" Moment
Steam distillation is a clever trick to purify sensitive compounds that would decompose at their normal boiling points. It works by "cheating" the pressure system.

🗺️ The Working Principle
1. Volatity: The compound must be steam volatile. This means it must have a significant vapour pressure even at the temperature of boiling water (). 
2. Miscibility: The compound must be immiscible with water. Because the two liquids don't mix, each exerts its own vapour pressure indepen

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