Question

Statement 1: Rectification involves the liquid and vapors to pass a cascade of stages.

Statement 2: In rectification, both heat and mass transfer takes place till equilibrium is reached.

(a) True, False

(b) True, True

(c) False, False

(d) False, True

I got this question during an online interview.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) True, True

The explanation is: Rectification involves the liquid and vapors to pass a cascade of stages. In rectification, both heat and mass transfer takes place.