The feed to fractionating column is changed from saturated vapour to saturated liquid. If the separation and reflux ratio remains unchanged, the number of ideal stages will
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remains same
D. Depend on saturated boiling point; may increase or decrease
Answer: Option A
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A. Chemical properties
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D. Interfacial area
A. No change in theoretical
B. Marginal decrease in the number of
C. Major decrease in the number of
D. None of these
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