Which of the following is an undesirable property in a tower packing? (A) Large surface per unit volume (B) Large free cross-section (C) Low weight per unit volume (D) Large weight of liquid retained

Which of the following is an undesirable property in a tower packing?

(A) Large surface per unit volume

(B) Large free cross-section

(C) Low weight per unit volume

(D) Large weight of liquid retained

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(D) Large weight of liquid retained

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