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What is the principle of solvent extraction?

(a) Nernst’s distribution law

(b) Henry’s law

(c) Raoult’s law

(d) Dalton’s law

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The above asked question is from Contact Equilibrium Separation Process in section Contact Equilibrium Separation Process of Food Processing Unit Operations

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The correct choice is (a) Nernst’s distribution law

Best explanation: When the solute is add to a unrelated system of two immiscible liquids, the solute dispenses between the two liquids. This distribution governed by Nernst distribution law.

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