Question: 1 . 1 . A mixture containing 4 5 . 0 % benzene ( B ) and 5 5 % toluene ( T ) by

1.1.A mixture containing 45.0% benzene (B) and 55% toluene (T) by mass is fed at a rate of 2000kgh into a distillation column. An overhead stream of 95wt%B is produced and 8% of the benzene fed to the column leaves in the bottom stream.
1.1.1. Draw and completely label the process.(5 marks)
1.1.2. Determine the type of process.(2 marks)
1.1.3. Calculate the degree of freedom.(3 marks))
1.1.4. Determine the overhead flow rate and the mass flow rates of benzene and toluene in the bottom stream.(10 marks)
 1.1.A mixture containing 45.0% benzene (B) and 55% toluene (T) by

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