70 65 Vapor 60 55 50 2.4 45 40 Liquid n diagram hexane 1.0 atm 35.1 30 0.0 0.2 0.4 1.0 0.6 Mole fraction of hexane 0.8 Temperature ((C)

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Using Figure 12.4 predict the expected boiling point and mole percentage of pentane
expected if a solution which was 20 % pentane and 80% hexane (mol percent) was distilled
(only one equilibrium temperature/theoretical plate)?

70
65
Vapor
60
55
50
FIGURE 12.4
Calculated
45
40 y
temperature-
composition diagram
for pentanehexane
solutions at 1.0 atm
Liquid
35.1
30
0.0
pressure.
0.2
0.4
1.0
0.6
Mole fraction of hexane
0.8
Temperature ("C)
Transcribed Image Text:70 65 Vapor 60 55 50 FIGURE 12.4 Calculated 45 40 y temperature- composition diagram for pentanehexane solutions at 1.0 atm Liquid 35.1 30 0.0 pressure. 0.2 0.4 1.0 0.6 Mole fraction of hexane 0.8 Temperature ("C)
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From the plot it is clear that phase transition takes place. At 64C, the phase transition from L + V to vapor phase occurs for the 80% hexane and 20% pentane.

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