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What process takes place when water is used as absorbent?

(a) Stripping

(b) Dilution

(c) Distillation

(d) Dissolving

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This intriguing question originated from Absorption Equipments in chapter Absorption of Food Processing Unit Operations

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The correct answer is (c) Distillation

For explanation: When water is used as the absorbent, it is normally separated from the solute by distillation rather than stripping. Absorbers are generally used with strippers to permit regeneration and recycling of the absorbent.

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