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AP Chemistry
3.9 Separation of Solutions and Mixtures
3.1 Intermolecular and Interparticle Forces
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A student separates an equimolar liquid mixture of methanol, \(\text{CH}_3\text{OH}\) (normal boiling point \(65\ ^\circ\text{C}\)), and water, \(\text{H}_2\text{O}\) (normal boiling point \(100\ ^\circ\text{C}\)), by fractional distillation. Which of the following best identifies the substance that is enriched in the first fraction of distillate collected and provides the correct justification?

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