Question: A solvent stream containing 1 0 % by weight acetone and 9 0 % by weight chloroform is used to extract acetone from a feed

A solvent stream containing 10% by weight acetone and 90% by weight chloroform is used to extract acetone from a feed containing 55wt% acetone and 5wt% chloroform with the remainder being water. The feed rate is 250kgh, while the solvent rate is 400kgh. Operation is at 25C and atmospheric pressure. Find the extract and raffinate compositions and flow rates when one equilibrium stage is used for the separation.
Use graphical method.
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 A solvent stream containing 10% by weight acetone and 90% by

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