Pick out the wrong statement.
(A) The operating line always lies above the equilibrium solubility curve in
case of a single component absorber
(B) The operating line always lies below the equilibrium solubility curve in
case of a single component stripper
(C) The operating pressure in solvent extraction system should be below
vapor pressures of all components
(D) The solubility of a particular gas in ideal solution in any solvent is
always the same

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) The operating pressure in solvent extraction system should be below
vapor pressures of all components

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