19. An aqueous solution of ethanol containing 10% by weight ethanol is continuously distilled at a rate of 1000 kg/h in a distillation column. Ten percent of the feed is recovered as distillate product which contains 60% ethanol and 40% water. Calculate the weight of alcohol lost in the bottom product a. 40 kg b. 60 kg c. 80 kg d. 20 kg e. none of these

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19. An aqueous solution of ethanol containing 10% by weight ethanol
is continuously distilled at a rate of 1000 kg/h in a distillation column.
Ten percent of the feed is recovered as distillate product which
contains 60% ethanol and 40% water. Calculate the weight of alcohol
lost in the bottom product
a. 40 kg
b. 60 kg
c. 80 kg
d. 20 kg
e. none of these
rol
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