Entrainer used in azeotropic distillation should
A. Form a low boiling azeotrope with one of the constituents of the mixture
B. Form a new azeotrope of low relative volatility with one of the constituents of the mixture
C. Have high latent heat of vaporisation
D. Have high viscosity to provide high tray efficiency
Answer: Option A
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