Simple Distillation: Separation of Hexane and Toluene By: Jessica Hauger Abstract: The purpose of this experiment is to separate a mixture of hexane and toluene by collecting fractions through simple distillation. Because hexane’s boiling point is about 69°C and the boiling point of toluene is 111°C, the two compounds distill at different times. The distillation took place in a simple distilling apparatus. The refractive index was measured using an Abbé refractometer. After collecting only two fractions and recording the refractive […]
