The overall mass transfer co-efficient for the absorption of SO2
in air
with dilute NaOH solution can be increased substantially by
(A) Increasing the gas film co-efficient
(B) Increasing the liquid film co-efficient
(C) Increasing the total pressure
(D) Decreasing the total pressure

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Increasing the gas film co-efficient

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