Question

The rate of solid-liquid extraction is limited by the

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'.

Answer: (d).all 'a', 'b' & 'c'.

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