Absorption factor method is used to calculate the number of ideal
stages, when
(A) Operating line lies above the equilibrium line
(B) Operating line lies below the equilibrium line
(C) Both operating and equilibrium lines are parallel
(D) Pressure drop in the column is very high

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Answer :

(C) Both operating and equilibrium lines are parallel

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