Q.

During the separation of components of air, which component (gas) is obtained first?

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a

Nitrogen

b

Carbon dioxide

c

Oxygen

d

Hydrogen

answer is A.

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Gaseous nitrogen rises to the top, where it is piped off and stored. Liquid nitrogen has a boiling point equal to −190oC, and thus, turns into gas first and separated from the air. 

A liquid having the lowest boiling point is distilled first. So, liquid H2​ will be distilled first, and after this liquid N2​ will be distilled, followed by liquid O2​.

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During the separation of components of air, which component (gas) is obtained first?