Aniline is usually purified by

Aniline is usually purified by
  1. chromatographic technique
  2. steam distillation
  3. by addition of oxalic acid
  4. fractional crystallization

Solution

Aniline is miscible in steam and has b.p. lower than water, hence it is collected as distillate along with steam.

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