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Q#1 GATE CH 2013 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

The packing of an existing absorption tower is replaced with a new type of packing. The height of the packing and the inlet conditions are maintained the same as before. Tests reveal that the number of transfer units is lower than before. This indicates that the tower with the new packing, when compared to that with the old packing, will

have a higher rate of absorption of the solute from the gas stream

have a lower rate of absorption of the solute from the gas stream

have the same rate of absorption of the solute from the gas stream

have a lower height of transfer unit

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