Which of the tubes (a) and (b) will be more

Question:

Which of the tubes (a) and (b) will be more effective as a condenser in the distillation apparatus?

Solution:

Condenser

(a) has a number of bends or obstructions. It will provide more opportunity to vapours to condense and act as a better condenser than

(b) which has no such obstructions.

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