A sample consists of butyric acid, acetic acid and ethylene glycol. At a distilling temperature of 162°C, the distillate will significantly consist of:   I. Butyric acid (boiling point: 162°C) II. Acetic acid (boiling point: 118°C) III. Ethylene glycol (boiling point: 197°C) A. I and II only  B. I only C. I,II, and III D. III only

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A sample consists of butyric acid, acetic acid and ethylene glycol. At a distilling temperature of 162°C, the distillate will significantly consist of:  

I. Butyric acid (boiling point: 162°C)
II. Acetic acid (boiling point: 118°C)
III. Ethylene glycol (boiling point: 197°C)

A. I and II only 
B. I only
C. I,II, and III
D. III only
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