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A packed distillation column, with vapor having an average molecular weight of 45 kg.kmol−1, density of 2 kg.m−3 and a molar flow rate of 0.1 kmol.s−1, has a flooding velocity of 0.15 m.s−1. The column is designed to operate at 60% of the flooding velocity. Which one of the following is the CORRECT value for the column diameter (in m)?
A
5/√π
B
5√π
C
4π
D
10√π

Correct : a

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