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Find the reflux ratio if the feed , residue and reflux rate is 100, 40 and 50 mole/hr.

(a) 1.25

(b) 0.83

(c) 1.5

(d) 1

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The above asked question is from Continuous Fractionation Operation of Distillation Column topic in portion Distillation of Mass Transfer

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Correct answer is (b) 0.83

The explanation is: Reflux ratio = reflux/distillate

                           Distillate= 100-40=60

                            Reflux ratio= 50/60 = 0.83.

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