Mass Transfer MCQs

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Q371.
Moisture in a substance exerting an equilibrium vapour pressure less than that of pure liquid at the same temperature is called the __________ moisture.

a.

bound

b.

unbound

c.

critical

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).bound
Q372.
For a binary mixture with low relative volatility, continuous rectification to get pure products will require

a.

low reflux ratio

b.

less number of trays

c.

small cross-section column

d.

high reflux ratio

Discuss
Answer: (d).high reflux ratio
Q373.
The efficiency of a plate column will be maximum, when the flow is ideal __________ the plate.

a.

across

b.

above

c.

both (a) & (b)

d.

neither (a) nor (b)

Discuss
Answer: (c).both (a) & (b)
Q374.
The temperature to which a vapour gas mixture must be cooled (at varying humidity) to become saturated is called the __________ temperature.

a.

dew point

b.

wet bulb

c.

dry bulb

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these
Q375.
Entrainer used in azeotropic distillation should

a.

form a low boiling azeotrope with one of the constituents of the mixture.

b.

form a new azeotrope of low relative volatility with one of the constituents of the mixture.

c.

have high latent heat of vaporisation.

d.

have high viscosity to provide high tray efficiency.

Discuss
Answer: (a).form a low boiling azeotrope with one of the constituents of the mixture.
Q376.
In case of steam distillation, the steam leaving the liquid is not completely saturated with distillate vapour, because

a.

temperature is less.

b.

total pressure is less.

c.

mixing of steam with the material being vaporised is not so intimate as to result in equilibrium condition.

d.

saturated steam is used for steam distillation.

Discuss
Answer: (c).mixing of steam with the material being vaporised is not so intimate as to result in equilibrium condition.
Q377.
Pick out the wrong statement.

a.

The operating line always lies above the equilibrium solubility curve in case of a single component absorber.

b.

The operating line always lies below the equilibrium solubility curve in case of a single component stripper.

c.

The operating pressure in solvent extraction system should be below vapor pressures of all components.

d.

The solubility of a particular gas in ideal solution in any solvent is always the same.

Discuss
Answer: (c).The operating pressure in solvent extraction system should be below vapor pressures of all components.
Q378.
Leaching of coffee from coffee beans is done by

a.

hot water

b.

hexane

c.

lime water

d.

dilute H₂SO₄ (hot)

Discuss
Answer: (a).hot water
Q379.
For contacting a highly soluble gas with a liquid

a.

bubble the gas through liquid.

b.

spray the liquid on gas stream.

c.

either (a) or (b) would suffice.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).bubble the gas through liquid.
Q380.
During drying operation, it is easier to remove the __________ moisture.

a.

equilibrium

b.

critical

c.

unbound

d.

bound

Discuss
Answer: (c).unbound
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