The column of a fractional distillation apparatus should be
aligned vertical to get better separation because
the column is essentially longer. It will prevent channeling in the
column. Therefore column efficiency will be higher if it is as
vertical as possible instead of tilted. Distillation is a process used to separate a mixture of two (or
more) components. In a typical fractional
distillation, a liquid mixture
is heated in the distilling flask and the
process begins.
