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← ScienceWhich consequence results when a distillation column's reflux rate drastically drops?
A)Increased overhead vapor temperature
B)Reduced separation column efficiency✓
C)Decreased bottoms product purity
D)Elevated reboiler steam consumption
💡 Explanation
Reduced reflux decreases liquid:vapor ratio, therefore separation efficiency decreases, because the vapor moves quicker causing less contact time via reduced countercurrent distribution. Bottoms purity might temporarily increase, rather than necessarily decrease in an immediate upset.
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