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In extract, the usage of solvent should be less.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was asked in an interview for job.

My doubt is from Solvent Selection for Unit Operations in chapter Liquid Extraction of Mass Transfer

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Right answer is (a) True

Easy explanation: If less solvent is used we can reduce the heat cost for separation by distillation in the extract phase.

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