Question

What are the limitations of McCabe Thiele method?

(a) Cannot analyze mixtures containing more than 2 components

(b) Cannot analyze freeze dry product

(c) Cannot analyze mixtures at high temperature

(d) Cannot analyze mixtures at low temperature

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Cannot analyze mixtures containing more than 2 components

The explanation is: The main drawback of the McCabe-Thiele Method is that it is not very beneficial for analyzing the distillation of mixtures comprising more than 2 components. However, the method is still valuable as a teaching tool and a conceptual tool.