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Question 9

Hydrocarbon X is currently collected at the lower of two outlets in a fractionating column.

MeasurementTemperature in °C
Boiling point of X170
Lower outlet155
Higher outlet105

An operator increases the temperature throughout the column by 25 °C without moving either outlet. The operator claims that X will still be collected at the lower outlet.

Explain whether the operator's claim is correct and where X will be collected after the temperature is increased.

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