If G = insoluble gas in gas stream and L = non-volatile solvent in liquid stream, then the slope of the operating line for the absorber is (A) L/G (B) G/L (C) Always < 1 (D) None of these

If G = insoluble gas in gas stream and L = non-volatile solvent in liquid
stream, then the slope of the operating line for the absorber is
(A) L/G
(B) G/L
(C) Always < 1
(D) None of these
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(A) L/G
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