5922Chemical EngineeringMedium
Polar organic compounds are normally used as separating agents for the azeotropic and extractive distillation. Which of the following is the most important factor to be considered for the choice of the separating agent for extractive distillation?
AAvailability
BToxicity
CSelectivity
DCost
Correct answer
C. Selectivity
Explanation
The correct answer is Selectivity.