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  1. Chemisorption (chemical adsorption) is

  2. A.
    same as "Van der Waals" adsorption.
    B.
    characterised by adsorption of heat.
    C.
    an irreversible phenomenon.
    D.
    a reversible phenomenon.

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  3. The rate of solid-liquid extraction is limited by the

  4. A.
    phase change of the solute as it dissolves in the solvent.
    B.
    diffusion of the solute through the solvent in the pores to the outside of the particle.
    C.
    diffusion of the solute from the solution in contact with the particle to the main bulk of the solution.
    D.
    all 'a', 'b' & 'c'.

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  5. Raoult's law applies to the

  6. A.
    all liquid solutions
    B.
    non-ideal solution only.
    C.
    non-volatile solute.
    D.
    solvents.

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  7. In distillation columns, the number of bubble caps per tray primarily depends upon the

  8. A.
    allowable liquid velocity.
    B.
    allowable gas velocity.
    C.
    allowable gas and liquid velocities.
    D.
    feed composition.

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  9. In distillation, overhead product contains

  10. A.
    only one component
    B.
    two components
    C.
    any number of components
    D.
    only saturated liquid

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  11. With increase in pressure, the relative volatility for a binary system

  12. A.
    increases.
    B.
    decreases.
    C.
    remains same.
    D.
    either (a) or (b), depends on the system.

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  13. Low viscosity absorbent is preferred for reasons of

  14. A.
    rapid absorption rates and good heat transfer characteristics.
    B.
    improved flooding characteristics.
    C.
    low pressure drop on pumping.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

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  15. Mass transfer co-efficient (K) and diffusivity (D) are related according to film theory as

  16. A.
    KD
    B.
    KD
    C.
    KD1.5
    D.
    KD2

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