In a packed tower, the value of HETP equals HTUOG, when the equilibrium and the operating lines are (where, HETP = height equivalent to a theoretical plate HTUOG = overall gas phase height of a transfer unit). (A) Straight (B) Parallel (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B

In a packed tower, the value of HETP equals HTUOG, when the
equilibrium and the operating lines are (where, HETP = height equivalent
to a theoretical plate HTUOG = overall gas phase height of a transfer unit).
(A) Straight
(B) Parallel
(C) Both (A) & (B)
(D) Neither (A) nor (B
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(C) Both (A) & (B)
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