Fractional solvent extraction______________________?

Correct answer: B. Employs two solvents

  • A. Employs only one solvent
  • B. Employs two solvents
  • C. Results in low interfacial tension
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Fractional solvent extraction uses two immiscible solvents and exploits the different distribution of solutes between them. The solutes can then be separated into fractions according to their relative solubilities.

Written and checked by , MS Computer ScienceLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

Practise Mass Transfer Operations

669 free Mass Transfer Operations MCQs from Chemical Engineering, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Chemical Engineering questions like this

Chemical Engineering is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Mass Transfer Operations questions