For the same residence time, which one will give the maximum
conversion?
(A) Single stirred tank (v = 5 litres)
(B) Two stirred tank (each of 2.5 litres) in series
(C) Stirred tank followed by tubular flow reactor (each of 2.5 litres)
(D) Single tubular flow reactor (v = 5 litres)

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) Single tubular flow reactor (v = 5 litres)

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