How does fractional distillation work?

A) It takes advantage of the different boiling points of molecules to separate them.
B) It takes advantage of the different weight of molecules to separate them.
C) It uses the fraction of carbon in the isomers to separate the molecules.
D) It takes advantage of the different melting points to separate molecules.
E) none of the above


Answer: A

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