3862. At the following point for a given packing and set of fluids, the pressure drop per metre of packed height, with variation in fluid rates and operating pressure

increases
decreases
remains same
may increase or decrease depending upon the solubility of the gas in the liquid
✅ The correct answer is option C.

3868. Pick out the wrong statement about distillation operation

Distillation under vacuum is a substitute for steam distillation.
In differential (simple) distillation, the vapour is removed as soon as it is formed without appreciable condensation.
In flash (equilibrium) distillation, a definite fraction of liquid is vaporised in such a way that the evolved vapour & residual liquids are in equilibrium with each other.
Flash distillation, differential distillation & steam distillation are all continuous distillation processes.
✅ The correct answer is option D.

3869. An increase in the liquid resistance to interphase mass transfer and a resultant reduction in plate efficiency is caused by

an increase in liquid viscosity.
an increase in relatived volatility for rectification columns.
decrease in gas solubility for absorbers.
all (a), (b) and (c).
✅ The correct answer is option D.