The difference between distillation column and absorption column. What factor decides the feasibility to use distillation column to separate two components?

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Distillation column separates components based on boiling points while absorption column separates based on solubility.

Distillation column separates components based on their boiling points while absorption column separates based on their solubility in a particular solvent.
Distillation column is used when the boiling points of the components to be separated are significantly different.
Absorption column is used when the components to be separated have similar boiling points but different solubility in a particular solvent.
The feasibility to use a distillation column depends on the difference in boiling points of the components. The greater the difference, the easier it is to separate them using a distillation column.

The difference between distillation column and absorption column. What factor decides the feasibility to use distillation column to separate two components?

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