Polar organic compounds are normally used as separating agents for the

azeotropic and extractive distillation. Which of the following is the most

important factor to be considered for the choice of the separating agent for

extractive distillation?

(A) Cost

(B) Availability

(C) Toxicity

(D) Selectivity

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) Selectivity

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