Use of raschig rings in place of crushed stones as packing in packed
beds (other things being same)
(A) Increases pressure drop, increases surface area
(B) Increases pressure drop, decreases surface area
(C) Decreases pressure drop, increases surface area
(D) Decreases pressure drop, decreases surface area

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Answer :

(C) Decreases pressure drop, increases surface area

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