Question

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to gas absorption?

a.

Sufficient contact time plays an important role in absorption

b.

Adequate contact area plays an important role in absorption

c.

Contact time becomes irrelevant after equilibrium and only the interfacial area plays a crucial role

d.

All of the mentioned

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Answer: (d).All of the mentioned

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