The mixture containing $40\%n-$pentane and $60\%n-$hexane by mole will be distilled to $95\%n-$

pentane in the distillate and $95\%n-$hexane in the bottom product.

a$)$ Calculate the minimum number of plates,

b$)$ Calculate the minimum reflux ratio,

c$)$ Determine the number of plates for $R=1\mathrm{.}2$Rmin

i$)$ feed is saturated vapor,

ii$)$ feed is saturated liquid,

iii$)$ feed contains $50\%$ of vapor and $50\%$ of liquid

d$)$ Discuss all the results.

NOTE: Prepare your homework with handwritten and draw your graphs by using graph paper