Mass Transfer
If a₁ and a₂ are the relative volatilities when the pressure in the distillation column is 1 and 2 atm respectively. Pick out the correct statement.

a₁ = 0.5 a₂
None of these
a₁ = a₂
a₁ = 2a₂

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Mass Transfer
Entrainer used in azeotropic distillation should

Form a new azeotrope of low relative volatility with one of the constituents of the mixture
Have high latent heat of vaporisation
Have high viscosity to provide high tray efficiency
Form a low boiling azeotrope with one of the constituents of the mixture

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Mass Transfer
Steam distillation is used to

Reduce the number of plates
Increase the total pressure of distillation
Increase the efficiency of separation
Avoid thermal decomposition of a component

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