The reflux to a distillation column is 100 moles/hr, when the overhead product rate is 50 moles/hr. The reflux ratio is____________________?

Correct answer: A. 2

  • A. 2
  • B. 0.5
  • C. 50
  • D. 150

Explanation

The reflux ratio is defined as reflux returned to the column divided by distillate withdrawn: R = L/D = 100/50 = 2. The product rate itself is not the reflux ratio.

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