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Find the Distribution coefficient if equilibrium solute concentration in extract is 0.75 and the solute concentration in Raffinate is 0.6.

(a) 1.25

(b) 0.8

(c) 1

(d) 0

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This is a very interesting question from Terinary Equilibrium Diagram in chapter Liquid Extraction of Mass Transfer

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The correct option is (a) 1.25

Easy explanation: Distribution co-efficient = 0.75/0.6 = 1.25

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