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The point where the operating line and the equilibrium line meets in distillation methods is known as

(a) Plait point

(b) Q point

(c) Pinch point

(d) None of the mentioned

I had been asked this question during a job interview.

My question is from Flash Vaporization Line (q-line) topic in chapter Distillation of Mass Transfer

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Right answer is (c) Pinch point

To explain: At the pinch point, separation is not possible since it requires an infinite number of trays in the enriching section if operating and equilibrium line meets.

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