This set of Separation Processes Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Differential Distillation”.
1. In differential distillation, there is no ____________
a) Distillate
b) Reaction
c) Reflux
d) Vapors
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Explanation: In differential distillation, there is no reflux.
2. What is the condition for Yd and xd for toatal condensation?
a) Yd greater than xd
b) Yd smaller than xd
c) Yd smaller than or equal to xd
d) Yd equal to xd
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Explanation: For total condensation Yd=Xd.
3. What is the mole fraction in instantaneous distillate if:
Moles of liquid in residue at start W0= 1000
Moles of liquid in residue at end W= 500
Mole fraction in liquid at start X0 = 0.6
Mole fraction in liquid at end X= 0.5
a) 0.2
b) 0.3
c) 0.4
d) 0.5
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Explanation: XD = W0X0 –WX/W0-X, hence Xd= 0.2.
4. What is the mole fraction in instantaneous distillate if:
Moles of liquid in residue at start W0= 800
Moles of liquid in residue at end W= 500
Mole fraction in liquid at start X0 = 0.5
Mole fraction in liquid at end X= 0.1
a) 0.2
b) 0.3
c) 1
d) 0.5
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Explanation: XD = W0X0 –WX/W0-X, hence Xd= 1.
5. What is the mole fraction in instantaneous distillate if:
Moles of liquid in residue at start W0= 2000
Moles of liquid in residue at end W= 500
Mole fraction in liquid at start X0 = 0.3
Mole fraction in liquid at end X= 0.4
a) 0.23
b) 0.34
c) 0.27
d) 0.56
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Explanation: XD = W0X0 –WX/W0-X, hence Xd= 0.27.
6. What is the mole fraction in instantaneous distillate if:
Moles of liquid in residue at start W0= 1000
Moles of liquid in residue at end W= 500
Mole fraction in liquid at start X0 = 0.5
Mole fraction in liquid at end X= 0.2
a) 0.2
b) 0.66
c) 0.4
d) 0.8
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Explanation: XD = W0X0 –WX/W0-X, hence Xd= 0.8.
7. What is the mole fraction in instantaneous distillate if:
Moles of liquid in residue at start W0= 1000
Moles of liquid in residue at end W= 500
Mole fraction in liquid at start X0 = 0.25
Mole fraction in liquid at end X= 0.1
a) 0.2
b) 0.3
c) 0.4
d) 0.5
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Explanation: XD = W0X0 –WX/W0-X, hence Xd= 0.4.
8. What is the mole fraction in instantaneous distillate if:
Moles of liquid in residue at start W0= 1000
Moles of liquid in residue at end W= 600
Mole fraction in liquid at start X0 = 0.6
Mole fraction in liquid at end X= 0.5
a) 0.2
b) 0.67
c) 0.44
d) 0.75
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Explanation: XD = W0X0 –WX/W0-X, hence Xd= 0.75.
9. What is the mole fraction in instantaneous distillate if:
Moles of liquid in residue at start W0= 1000
Moles of liquid in residue at end W= 500
Mole fraction in liquid at start X0 = 0.7
Mole fraction in liquid at end X= 0.4
a) 0.2
b) 1
c) 0.4
d) 0.5
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Explanation: XD = W0X0 –WX/W0-X, hence Xd= 1.
10. What is the mole fraction in instantaneous distillate if:
Moles of liquid in residue at start W0= 1000
Moles of liquid in residue at end W= 300
Mole fraction in liquid at start X0 = 0.6
Mole fraction in liquid at end X= 0.5
a) 0.26
b) 0.61
c) 0.64
d) 0.59
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Explanation: XD = W0X0 –WX/W0-X, hence Xd= 0.64.
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