The conversion for a first order liquid phase reaction. A → B in a CSTRis 50%. If another CSTR of the same volume is connected in series, then the
% conversion at the exit of the second reactor will be
(A) 60
(B) 75
(C) 90
(D) 100

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) 75

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