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Statement 1: The solubility of NaCl increases with the increase in temperature.

Statement 2: Crystal formation is hindered by nucleation taking place on the crystal surface.

(a) True, False

(b) True, True

(c) False, False

(d) False, True

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My enquiry is from Unit Operations in portion Equilibrium Stage Operations, Unit Operations – Extraction, Crystallization and Filteration of Food Engineering

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Correct choice is (b) True, True

Explanation: The solubility of NaCl increases with the increase in temperature. Crystal formation is hindered by nucleation taking place on the crystal surface. It should take place from within.

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