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The distribution coefficient is accurate only if?(a) Solvents are miscible(b) Solutes are miscible(c) Solvents are immiscible(d) Occurrence of chemical reactionI got this question in homework.My question comes from Convective Mass Transfer in division Mass Transfer of Bioprocess Engineering

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The correct CHOICE is (c) Solvents are IMMISCIBLE

Best explanation: EQUILIBRIUM DISTRIBUTION of one solute between two phases is conveniently described in terms of the distribution LAW. At equilibrium, the ratio of solute concentrations in the two phases is given by the distribution coefficient or partition coefficient, m. The distribution law is accurate only if both solvents are immiscible and there is no chemical reaction.



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