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Solvent extraction is basically known as

(a) Gas-liquid extraction

(b) Liquid- liquid extraction

(c) Liquid –solid extraction

(d) None of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

My question is from Extraction-Liquid Liquid Equilibria topic in portion Liquid Extraction of Mass Transfer

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Right option is (b) Liquid- liquid extraction

For explanation: The solute in the liquid mixture can be separated with liquid solvent. Also generally extraction is a liquid-liquid operation and the solvent used is a liquid.

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