By what means is O2 for medical use in a hospital most commonly produced?

a. Chemical decomposition
b. Electrolysis
c. Fractional distillation
d. Physical separation


ANS: C
Most large quantities of medical O2 are produced by fractional distillation of atmospheric air.

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