As the reflux ratio in a distillation column is increased from the minimum, the______________________?

A. Liquid flow increases while the vapor flow decreases for a system

B. Total cost first decreases and then increases

C. Slope of the operating line in stripping section decreases

D. Number of plates decreases very slowly first and then more and more rapidly

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