Answer:
In both the components, water (A component) and alcohol (B component), the molecules are hydrogen bonded, i.e., A-A as well as B-B interactions are mainly H-bonds forces. When these two components are mixed to form the solution, due to molecular collisions A-A and B-B interactions are broken down and new interactions of the type A-B are formed. A-B interactions are also mainly H-bonds i.e., the molecules of one liquid will tend to break the hydrogen bonds in the molecules of other liquid and vice-versa. A-B interactions formed will be weaker than A-A and B-B types of of interactions as the alcohol and water solution show positive deviation and it will lead to increase in volume (ΔVmix is + ve).
(i) Name the process occurring in the above plant.
(ii) To which container does the net flow of solvent take place?
(iii) Name one SPM which can be used in this plant.
(iv) Give one potential use of the plant.