Pick out the wrong statement:

(A) Absorption factor is constant, when the equilibrium and operating lines

are straight

(B) In case of a stripper, the equilibrium curve is always below the operating

line

(C) In case of an absorber, the operating line is always above the equilibrium

curve

(D) In the absorption of low solubility gases, the liquid film is the controlling

resistance

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) In case of a stripper, the equilibrium curve is always below the operating

line


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