An alkaline solution is used to reduce the concentration of carbon
dioxide in a stream from 10% to 0.1% by absorption with irreversible
chemical reaction. The overall number of transfer units based on gas phase
is:
(A) 9.21
(B) 4.605
(C) 100
(D) 0.001

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) 4.605

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