A continuous distillation column is used to separate an equimolar mixture of diethylamine (DEA) and methanol. The feed enters the column as saturated liquid at a flow rate of . It is desired to obtain DEA as distillate. The rate of withdrawal of the distillate from the column is . The equilibrium curve for the conditions in the column is given below. The latent heat of vaporization of the reboiler contents is . Neglect heat loss to the surroundings and assume constant molal overflow. Which one of the following is the minimum reboiler heat duty (in kW)?

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