Small dia distillation column can be a (A) Packed column (B) Sieve tray (C) Bubble cap (D) Any of these

Small dia distillation column can be a
(A) Packed column
(B) Sieve tray
(C) Bubble cap
(D) Any of these
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(A) Packed column
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