An irreversible first order reaction is being carried out in a CSTR and
PFR of same volume. The liquid flow rates are same. The relative
conversion will
(A) Be more in CSTR than in PFR
(B) Be more in PFR than in CSTR
(C) Be same in both cases
(D) Depend on the temperature

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Be more in PFR than in CSTR

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