If f = moles of vapour present per mole of feed, then the slope of feed
line is (McCabe-Thiele method)
(A) (1 - f)/f
(B) - (f - 1)/f
(C) -1/f
(D) -f/(1 - f)

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) -1/f

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