. For the same feed, feed quality and separation (in a distillation column), with the increase of total pressure, the number of ideal plates will (A) Increase (B) Decrease (C) Remain same (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

. For the same feed, feed quality and separation (in a distillation

column), with the increase of total pressure, the number of ideal plates will

(A) Increase

(B) Decrease

(C) Remain same

(D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted


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