With increase in pressure, the relative volatility for a binary system_________________?

Correct answer: B. Decreases

  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remains same
  • D. Either A. or B., depends on the system

Explanation

For ordinary binary vapour-liquid systems, increasing pressure brings the component K-values closer together, so their ratio, the relative volatility, generally decreases. This is why high-pressure distillation is usually more difficult.

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