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Chemical Engineering - Mass Transfer - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Mass Transfer - Section 10 (Q.No. 18)
Mass Transfer
18.
A liquid mixture contains 30% o-xylene, 60% p-xylene and 10%. m-xylene (all percentages in w/w). Which of the following statements would be true in respect of this mixture?
The mixture exhibits an azeotrope at 101.3 kPa.
The composition of the mixture, in percent by volume is: o-xylene 30, p-xylene 60. and m-xylene 10.
The composition of the mixture in mole percent is: o-xylene 30, p-xylene 60 and m-xyoene 10.
The mixture contain optical isomers.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Akshay said:   4 years ago
There is no way to calculate that azeotrope will form at 101.3 kpa.

So, C should be correct.
Shukla said:   4 years ago
The Answer should be C because the molecular weight of all three components is equal.
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