Based on the graph, what is the estimated number of theoretical plates of the fractional distillation involved?

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Based on the graph, what is the estimated number of theoretical plates of the fractional distillation involved?



 

   

3

   

2

   

4

   

1

Vapour
composition
a2
T2
a3
T3
Boiling
temperature
of liquid
Mole fraction of A, ZA
Temperature-Composition Diagram
Temperature, T
Transcribed Image Text:Vapour composition a2 T2 a3 T3 Boiling temperature of liquid Mole fraction of A, ZA Temperature-Composition Diagram Temperature, T
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