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mixture of 45 mole% n-hexane and 55 mole
% n-heptane is subjected to continuous
fraction in a tray column at 1 atm total
pressure. The distillate contains 95% n-hexane
and the residue contains 5% n-hexane. The
feed is saturated liquid. A reflux ratio of 2.5 is
used. The relative volatility of n-hexane in
mixture is 2.36. Determine the number of ideal
trays required.