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Ratio of equilibrium concentrations of solute A in liquid phase and gas phase i.e. CAL* and CAg* respectively is α. α is called _____

(a) Diffusion coefficient

(b) Distribution coefficient

(c) Mass transfer coefficient

(d) None of the mentioned

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Correct option is (b) Distribution coefficient

The best explanation: CAL*/CAg* = α = Distribution coefficient.

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