Which of the following circumstances might contribute to column flooding and why?
(a) holes in column packing
(b) packing too tight
(c) heating too rapidly
(d) column too cold

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The Answer is Any one of the listed conditions could lead to flooding:
(a) because vapor can build up excessively, then condense
(b) because the column may be partially plugged (not allowing vapors to ascend freely) adn because the increased surface area of teh packing allows excellive condensation
(c) and (d) because excessive condensation in the column will occur

Which of the Following Circumstances Might Contribute to Column Flooding