Question: ( 6 0 points ) If 1 0 0 k g of a solution of acetic acid and water containing 3 0 w t %

(60 points) If 100kg of a solution of acetic acid and water containing 30wt% acid is to be extracted in a three stage cross-current extractor with isopropyl ether using 40kg of solvent in each stage, determine the quantities and composition of the various streams. What is the amount and composition of the composited extract? How much solvent would be required if the same final raffinate concentration were to be obtained with one stage?
 (60 points) If 100kg of a solution of acetic acid and

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