Question: Q . 1 . The feed stream containing 2 5 % acetic acid ( A ) and 7 5 % chloroform ( B ) by

Q.1. The feed stream containing 25% acetic acid (A) and 75% chloroform (B) by mass is fed to a counter-
current extraction system and pure water (C) is used as solvent. At the end of the extraction process, acetic
acid is obtained as 5% by mass in raffinate phase. The extract stream is sent to a separator to separate all
the water and then the remaining extract contains 85% acetic acid.
Equilibrium data for the ternary acetic acid -chloroform- water system is given in the table.
a) Obtain the equilibrium line and show tie-lines for the given system.
b) Find the number of stages for the given process.
c) What is solvent/feed (S/F) ratio for the system?
Could you please answer with triangle method?
 Q.1. The feed stream containing 25% acetic acid (A) and 75%

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