Q06/ At one point in a sample rectifying column, the vapor contains 70% (by mole) benzene and adjacent liquid reflux contains 59% (mole percent) benzene. The temperature at this point is 365 K. Assuming the diffusional resistance of a stagnant vapor layer 0.2 mm thick. Calculate the rate of interchange of benzene and toluene between vapor and liquid. The vapor pressure of toluene at 365 K is 54 KPa and the diffusivity of vapor is 0.051 cm²/s. The pressure is atmospheric.

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Q06/ At one point in a sample rectifying column, the vapor contains 70% (by mole) benzene and adjacent
liquid reflux contains 59% (mole percent) benzene. The temperature at this point is 365 K. Assuming the
diffusional resistance of a stagnant vapor layer 0.2 mm thick. Calculate the rate of interchange of benzene and
toluene between vapor and liquid. The vapor pressure of toluene at 365 K is 54 KPa and the diffusivity of
vapor is 0.051 cm²/s. The pressure is atmospheric.
Transcribed Image Text:Q06/ At one point in a sample rectifying column, the vapor contains 70% (by mole) benzene and adjacent liquid reflux contains 59% (mole percent) benzene. The temperature at this point is 365 K. Assuming the diffusional resistance of a stagnant vapor layer 0.2 mm thick. Calculate the rate of interchange of benzene and toluene between vapor and liquid. The vapor pressure of toluene at 365 K is 54 KPa and the diffusivity of vapor is 0.051 cm²/s. The pressure is atmospheric.
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