At equilibrium condition, the chemical potential of a material in different phases in contact with each other is equal. The chemical potential for a real gas (μ) is given by(where, μ = standard chemical potential at unit fugacity (f° = 1 atm.) and the gas behaves ideally.)

A. μ° + RT ln f
B. μ°+ R lnf
C. μ° + T lnf
D. μ° + R/T lnf
✅ The correct answer is option A.

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.