Space velocity (A) Describes the extensive operating characteristics of a tubular flow reactor (B) Is the maximum feed rate per unit volume of reactor for a given conversion (C) Is a measure of the ease of the reaction (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Space velocity
(A) Describes the extensive operating characteristics of a tubular flow
reactor
(B) Is the maximum feed rate per unit volume of reactor for a given
conversion
(C) Is a measure of the ease of the reaction
(D) All (A), (B) and (C)
by

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(D) All (A), (B) and (C)
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A high space velocity means that a given (A) Reaction can be accomplished with small reactor (B) Conversion can be obtained with a high feed rate (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

Description : A high space velocity means that a given (A) Reaction can be accomplished with small reactor (B) Conversion can be obtained with a high feed rate (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Both (A) and (B)

A space time of 3 hours for a flow reactor means that (A) The time required to process one reactor volume of feed (measured at specified conditions) is 3 hours (B) Three reactor volumes of feed can be processed every hour (C) It takes three hours to dump the entire volume of the reactor with feed (D) Conversion is cent per cent after three hours

Description : A space time of 3 hours for a flow reactor means that (A) The time required to process one reactor volume of feed (measured at specified conditions) is 3 hours (B) Three reactor volumes of feed ... to dump the entire volume of the reactor with feed (D) Conversion is cent per cent after three hours

Last Answer : (A) The time required to process one reactor volume of feed (measured at specified conditions) is 3 hours

An isothermal irreversible reaction is being carried out in an ideal tubular flow reactor. The conversion in this case will __________ with decrease in space time. (A) Increase (B) Increase exponentially (C) Decrease (D) Remain unchanged

Description : An isothermal irreversible reaction is being carried out in an ideal tubular flow reactor. The conversion in this case will __________ with decrease in space time. (A) Increase (B) Increase exponentially (C) Decrease (D) Remain unchanged

Last Answer : (C) Decrease

A space velocity of 5 hr -1 means that (A) Five reactor volumes of feed (at specified conditions) are being fed into the reactor per hour (B) After every 5 hours, reactor is being filled with the feed (C) Cent per cent conversion can be achieved in at least 5 hours (D) A fixed conversion of a given batch of feed takes 5 hours

Description : A space velocity of 5 hr -1 means that (A) Five reactor volumes of feed (at specified conditions) are being fed into the reactor per hour (B) After every 5 hours, reactor is being filled with the feed ... be achieved in at least 5 hours (D) A fixed conversion of a given batch of feed takes 5 hours

Last Answer : (A) Five reactor volumes of feed (at specified conditions) are being fed into the reactor per hour

The ratio of volume of mixed reactor to the volume of P.F.R. (for identical flow rate, feed composition and conversion) for zero order reaction is: (A) ∞(B) 0 (C) 1 (D) > 1

Description : The ratio of volume of mixed reactor to the volume of P.F.R. (for identical flow rate, feed composition and conversion) for zero order reaction is: (A) ∞ (B) 0 (C) 1 (D) > 1

Last Answer : (C) 1

With increase in the order of reaction (for all positive reaction orders), the ratio of the volume of mixed reactor to the volume of plug flow reactor (for identical feed composition, flow rate and conversion). (A) Increases (B) Decreases (C) Remain same (D) Increases linearly

Description : With increase in the order of reaction (for all positive reaction orders), the ratio of the volume of mixed reactor to the volume of plug flow reactor (for identical feed composition, flow rate and conversion). (A) Increases (B) Decreases (C) Remain same (D) Increases linearly

Last Answer : (A) Increases

Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to space velocity of flow reactors. (A) The unit of space velocity is (time) -1 (B) The space velocity of 3 hr -1 means that three reactor volumes of feed at specified conditions are being fed into the reactor every hour (C) The space velocity of 3 hr -1 means that one third reactor volume of feed at specified conditions are being fed into the reactor (D) None of these

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Last Answer : (C) The space velocity of 3 hr -1 means that one third reactor volume of feed at specified conditions are being fed into the reactor

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The vessel dispersion number (D/UL) for plug flow and mixed flow approaches zero and infinity respectively (B) Space time in a flow reactor is a measure of its capacity and is equal to the residence time when the density of reaction mixture is constant (C) Mixed reactor is always smaller than the plug flow reactor for all positive reaction orders for a particular duty (D) In an ideal tubular flow reactor, mixing takes place in radial direction and there is no mixing in longitudinal direction

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The vessel dispersion number (D/UL) for plug flow and mixed flow approaches zero and infinity respectively (B) Space time in a flow reactor is a ... ideal tubular flow reactor, mixing takes place in radial direction and there is no mixing in longitudinal direction

Last Answer : (C) Mixed reactor is always smaller than the plug flow reactor for all positive reaction orders for a particular duty

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) For a first order consecutive reaction, a tubular flow reactor as compared to a stirred tank reactor provides higher overall selectivity(B) For an ideal mixed reactor at steady state, the exit stream has the samecomposition as fluid within the reactor and the space time is equivalent toholding time for constant density system(C) Plug flow reactor (PFR) is always smaller than mixed reactor for allpositive reaction orders for a particular duty(D) Reaction rate does not decrease appreciably as the reaction proceeds incase of an autocatalytic reaction

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Last Answer : (A) For a first order consecutive reaction, a tubular flow reactor as compared to a stirred tank reactor provides higher overall selectivity

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)

Description : 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)

Last Answer : (D) Single tubular flow reactor (v = 5 litres)

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The integral method of analysing kinetic data is used when the data is scattered (B) The differential method of analysing kinetic data requires more accurate or larger amounts of data (C) When the reaction rate is independent of temperature, the reaction is said to be of zero order (D) The ratio of volumes of plug flow reactor to that of mixed reactor is always less than one for identical feed composition, flow rate, conversion and for all positive reaction orders

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Last Answer : (C) When the reaction rate is independent of temperature, the reaction is said to be of zero order

A stirred tank reactor compared to tubular-flow reactor provides (A) More uniform operating conditions (B) Permits operation at the optimum temperature for a long reaction time (C) Higher overall selectivity for a first order consecutive reaction (D) All (A), (B) and (C

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Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C

In a semi-batch reactor (A) Velocity of reaction can be controlled (B) Maximum conversion can be controlled (C) Both the reactants flow counter-currently (D) Residence time is constant

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Last Answer : (A) Velocity of reaction can be controlled

In flow reactors, the performance equations interrelate the rate of reaction to the (A) Feed rate (B) Reactor volume (C) Extent of reaction (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : In flow reactors, the performance equations interrelate the rate of reaction to the (A) Feed rate (B) Reactor volume (C) Extent of reaction (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

The gas phase reaction 2A ⇌ B is carried out in an isothermal plug flow reactor. The feed consists of 80 mole % A and 20 mole % inerts. If the conversion of A at the reactor exit is 50%, then CA/CA0 at the outlet of the reactor is (A) 2/3 (B) 5/8 (C) 1/3 (D) 3/8

Description : The gas phase reaction 2A ⇌ B is carried out in an isothermal plug flow reactor. The feed consists of 80 mole % A and 20 mole % inerts. If the conversion of A at the reactor exit is 50%, then CA/CA0 at the outlet of the reactor is (A) 2/3 (B) 5/8 (C) 1/3 (D) 3/8

Last Answer : (B) 5/8

For identical flow rate and feed composition, X plug flow reactors (PER) in series with a total volume V gives the same conversion as single (A) CSTR of volume V (B) PFR of volume V (C) CSTR of volume V/X (D) PFR of volume V/X

Description : For identical flow rate and feed composition, X plug flow reactors (PER) in series with a total volume V gives the same conversion as single (A) CSTR of volume V (B) PFR of volume V (C) CSTR of volume V/X (D) PFR of volume V/X

Last Answer : (B) PFR of volume V

In an ideal tubular-flow reactor (A) There is no mixing in longitudinal direction (B) Mixing takes place in radial direction (C) There is a uniform velocity across the radius (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

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Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Which of the following fixes the volume of a batch reactor for a particular conversion and production rate? (A) Operating conditions (e.g. pressure and temperature) (B) Rate constant (C) Density of mixture (D) None of these

Description : Which of the following fixes the volume of a batch reactor for a particular conversion and production rate? (A) Operating conditions (e.g. pressure and temperature) (B) Rate constant (C) Density of mixture (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Density of mixture

With the same reaction time, initial concentration and feed rate, the reaction 2A → B is carried out separately in CSTR and P.F. reactor of equal volumes. The conversion will be (A) Higher in P.F. reactor (B) Higher in CSTR (C) Same in both the reactors (D) Data insufficient; can't be predicted

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Last Answer : (A) Higher in P.F. reactor

An isothermal aqueous phase reversible reaction, P ⇌ R, is to be carried out in a mixed flow reactor. The reaction rate in k.mole/m3 .h is given by, r = 0.5CP - 0.125CR. A stream containing only P enters the reactor. The residence time required (in hours) for 40% conversion of P is (A) 0.80 (B) 1.33 (C) 1.60 (D) 2.67

Description : An isothermal aqueous phase reversible reaction, P ⇌ R, is to be carried out in a mixed flow reactor. The reaction rate in k.mole/m3 .h is given by, r = 0.5CP - 0.125CR. A stream containing only P enters the reactor. The ... (in hours) for 40% conversion of P is (A) 0.80 (B) 1.33 (C) 1.60 (D) 2.67

Last Answer : (C) 1.60

The use of space time is preferred over the mean residence time in the design of a/an (A) Batch reactor (B) Ideal tubular-flow reactor (C) Slurry reactor (D) CSTR

Description : The use of space time is preferred over the mean residence time in the design of a/an (A) Batch reactor (B) Ideal tubular-flow reactor (C) Slurry reactor (D) CSTR

Last Answer : (B) Ideal tubular-flow reactor

For series reaction, the relative yield (A) Is always greater for plug-flow reactor than for the single CSTR of the same volume (B) Statement in (A) is wrong (C) Decreases with increasing conversion (D) Both (A) and (C) hold good

Description : For series reaction, the relative yield (A) Is always greater for plug-flow reactor than for the single CSTR of the same volume (B) Statement in (A) is wrong (C) Decreases with increasing conversion (D) Both (A) and (C) hold good

Last Answer : (D) Both (A) and (C) hold good

Space time in flow reactor is (A) Usually equal to the residence time (B) The reciprocal of the space velocity(C) A measure of its capacity(D) Both (A) and (B)

Description : Space time in flow reactor is (A) Usually equal to the residence time (B) The reciprocal of the space velocity (C) A measure of its capacity (D) Both (A) and (B)

Last Answer : (D) Both (A) and (B)

Space time equals the mean residence time (A) When the density of the reaction mixture is constant (B) For large diameter tubular reactor (C) For narrow diameter tubular reactor (D) For CSTR

Description : Space time equals the mean residence time (A) When the density of the reaction mixture is constant (B) For large diameter tubular reactor (C) For narrow diameter tubular reactor (D) For CSTR

Last Answer : (A) When the density of the reaction mixture is constant

For nearly isothermal operation involving large reaction time in a liquid-phase reaction, the most suitable reactor is a __________ reactor. (A) Stirred tank (B) Tubular flow (C) Batch (D) Fixed bed

Description : For nearly isothermal operation involving large reaction time in a liquid-phase reaction, the most suitable reactor is a __________ reactor. (A) Stirred tank (B) Tubular flow (C) Batch (D) Fixed bed

Last Answer : (A) Stirred tank

Which of the following is the most suitable for very high pressure gas phase reaction? (A) Batch reactor (B) Tubular flow reactor (C) Stirred tank reactor (D) Fluidised bed reactor

Description : Which of the following is the most suitable for very high pressure gas phase reaction? (A) Batch reactor (B) Tubular flow reactor (C) Stirred tank reactor (D) Fluidised bed reactor

Last Answer : (B) Tubular flow reactor

The conversion in a mixed reactor/accomplishing a reaction A → 3R is 50% when gaseous reactant 'A' is introduced at the rate of 1 litre/second and the leaving flow rate is 2 litres/second. The holding time for this operation is __________ second. (A) 0.5 (B) 1 (C) 2(D) 3

Description : The conversion in a mixed reactor/accomplishing a reaction A → 3R is 50% when gaseous reactant 'A' is introduced at the rate of 1 litre/second and the leaving flow rate is 2 litres/second. The holding time for this operation is __________ second. (A) 0.5 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

Last Answer : (A) 0.5

The reaction A → B is conducted in an adiabatic plug flow reactor (PFR). Pure A at a concentration of 2 kmol/m3 is fed to the reactor at the rate of 0.01 m3 /s and at a temperature of 500 K. If the exit conversion is 20%, then the exit temperature (in k) is (Data: Heat of reaction at 298 K = - 50000 kJ/ kmole of A reacted Heat capacities CPA = CPB = 100kJ/kmole. K (may be assumed to be independent of temperature)) (A) 400 (B) 500 (C) 600 (D) 1000

Description : The reaction A → B is conducted in an adiabatic plug flow reactor (PFR). Pure A at a concentration of 2 kmol/m3 is fed to the reactor at the rate of 0.01 m3 /s and at a temperature of 500 K. If the exit ... /kmole. K (may be assumed to be independent of temperature)) (A) 400 (B) 500 (C) 600 (D) 1000

Last Answer : (C) 600

For the liquid phase zero order irreversible reaction A → B, the conversion of A in a CSTR is found to be 0.3 at a space velocity of 0.1min -1 . What will be the conversion for a PFR with a space velocity of 0.2 min -1? Assume that all the other operating conditions are the same for CSTR and PFR. (A) 0.15(B) 0.30 (C) 0.60 (D) 0.90

Description : For the liquid phase zero order irreversible reaction A → B, the conversion of A in a CSTR is found to be 0.3 at a space velocity of 0.1min -1 . What will be the conversion for a PFR with a space velocity of 0.2 min ... conditions are the same for CSTR and PFR. (A) 0.15 (B) 0.30 (C) 0.60 (D) 0.90

Last Answer : (C) 0.60

Mean residence time is equal to the space time, when (A) The feed rate is measured at temperature and pressure in the reactor (B) The temperature, pressure and the density of reaction mixture remains constant throughout the reactor (C) There is no change in number of moles in gaseous reaction (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : Mean residence time is equal to the space time, when (A) The feed rate is measured at temperature and pressure in the reactor (B) The temperature, pressure and the density of reaction mixture remains constant throughout ... no change in number of moles in gaseous reaction (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

N' plug flow reactors in series with a total volume 'V' gives the same conversion as a single plug flow reactor of volume 'V' for __________ order reactions. (A) First (B) Second (C) Third (D) Any

Description : N' plug flow reactors in series with a total volume 'V' gives the same conversion as a single plug flow reactor of volume 'V' for __________ order reactions. (A) First (B) Second (C) Third (D) Any

Last Answer : (D) Any

The main purpose of control rod in a nuclear reactor is to control the (A) Chain reaction and hence the power output by regulating the number of secondary neutrons causing fission (B) Emission of hazardous radiation (C) Conversion of fissile material into fertile material (D) Velocity of the secondary neutrons

Description : The main purpose of control rod in a nuclear reactor is to control the (A) Chain reaction and hence the power output by regulating the number of secondary neutrons causing fission (B) ... radiation (C) Conversion of fissile material into fertile material (D) Velocity of the secondary neutrons

Last Answer : (A) Chain reaction and hence the power output by regulating the number of secondary neutrons causing fission

For a tubular flow reactor with uniform concentration and temperature, the independent variable is (A) Time (B) Length (C) Diameter (D) None of these

Description : For a tubular flow reactor with uniform concentration and temperature, the independent variable is (A) Time (B) Length (C) Diameter (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) Length

A second order liquid phase reaction, A → B, is carried out in a mixed flow reactor operated in semi batch mode (no exit stream). The reactant A at concentration CAF is fed to the reactor at a volumetric flow rate of F. The volume of the reacting mixture is V and the density of the liquid mixture is constant. The mass balance for A is (A) d(VCA )/dt = -F (CAF - CA ) - kCA 2V (B) d(VCA )/dt = F (CAF - CA ) - kCA 2V (C) d(VCA )/dt = -FCA - kCA 2V (D) d(VCA )/dt = FCAF - kCA 2V

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Last Answer : (D) d(VCA )/dt = FCAF - kCA 2V

Though kinetics of ammonia synthesis dictates the use of low temperature for high equilibrium conversion, yet it is kept moderately high (550°C), because at low temperature (A) Rate of reaction is very low (B) Very high pressure is required resulting in costly pressure vessel (C) Space velocity of gas is very low resulting in decreased conversion (D) None of these

Description : Though kinetics of ammonia synthesis dictates the use of low temperature for high equilibrium conversion, yet it is kept moderately high (550°C), because at low temperature (A) Rate of reaction is very low ... (C) Space velocity of gas is very low resulting in decreased conversion (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Rate of reaction is very low

. A first order irreversible reaction, A → B is carried out separately in a constant volume as well as in a variable volume reactor for a particular period. It signifies that __________ in the two reactors. (A) Both conversion as well as concentration are same (B) Conversion in both will be the same but concentrations will be different (C) Both the conversion as well as concentrations will be different (D) None of these

Description : . A first order irreversible reaction, A → B is carried out separately in a constant volume as well as in a variable volume reactor for a particular period. It signifies that __________ in the two ... be different (C) Both the conversion as well as concentrations will be different (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) Conversion in both will be the same but concentrations will be different

. A batch reactor is characterised by (A) Constant residence time(B) Variation in extent of reaction and properties of the reaction mixture withtime(C) Variation in reactor volume(D) Very low conversion

Description : . A batch reactor is characterised by (A) Constant residence time (B) Variation in extent of reaction and properties of the reaction mixture with time (C) Variation in reactor volume (D) Very low conversion

Last Answer : (B) Variation in extent of reaction and properties of the reaction mixture with time

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

Description : 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

Last Answer : (B) 75

With increase in the space time of an irreversible isothermal reaction being carried out in a P.F. reactor, the conversion will (A) Increase (B) Decrease (C) Remain same (D) Data in insufficient; can't be predicted

Description : With increase in the space time of an irreversible isothermal reaction being carried out in a P.F. reactor, the conversion will (A) Increase (B) Decrease (C) Remain same (D) Data in insufficient; can't be predicted

Last Answer : (A) Increase

Which of the following is not a unit of reaction rate? (A) Moles for med/(surface of catalyst) (time) (B) Moles formed/volume of reactor) (time) (C) Mole formed/volume of catalyst) (time) (D) None of these

Description : Which of the following is not a unit of reaction rate? (A) Moles for med/(surface of catalyst) (time) (B) Moles formed/volume of reactor) (time) (C) Mole formed/volume of catalyst) (time) (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

Which of the following will give maximum gas conversion? (A) Fixed bed reactor (B) Fluidised bed reactor (C) Semi-fluidised bed reactor (D) Plug-flow catalytic reactor

Description : Which of the following will give maximum gas conversion? (A) Fixed bed reactor (B) Fluidised bed reactor (C) Semi-fluidised bed reactor (D) Plug-flow catalytic reactor

Last Answer : (C) Semi-fluidised bed reactor

For reactions in parallel viz A → P (desired product) and A → Q (unwanted product), if the order of the desired reaction is higher than that of the undesired reaction, a (A) Batch reactor is preferred over a single CSTR for high yield (B) Tubular reactor is preferred over a single CSTR for high yield (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Single CSTR is the most suitable

Description : For reactions in parallel viz A → P (desired product) and A → Q (unwanted product), if the order of the desired reaction is higher than that of the undesired reaction, a (A) Batch reactor is preferred over a ... a single CSTR for high yield (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Single CSTR is the most suitable

Last Answer : (C) Both (A) and (B)

Inulin clearance is a measure of (A) Glomerular filtration rate (B) Tubular secretion flow (C) Tubular reabsorption rate (D) Renal plasma flow

Description : Inulin clearance is a measure of (A) Glomerular filtration rate (B) Tubular secretion flow (C) Tubular reabsorption rate (D) Renal plasma flow

Last Answer : Answer : B

Creatinine EDTA clearance is a test to measure (A) Renal plasma flow (B) Filtration fraction (C) Glomerular filtration rate (D) Tubular function

Description : Creatinine EDTA clearance is a test to measure (A) Renal plasma flow (B) Filtration fraction (C) Glomerular filtration rate (D) Tubular function

Last Answer : Answer : C

Measurement of insulin clearance test is a measure of (A) Glomerular filtration rate (B) Filtration factor (C) Renal plasma flow (D) Tubular secretory mass

Description : Measurement of insulin clearance test is a measure of (A) Glomerular filtration rate (B) Filtration factor (C) Renal plasma flow (D) Tubular secretory mass

Last Answer : Answer : A

An endothermic second order reaction is carried out in an adiabatic plug flow reactor. The rate of heat generation is: (A) Maximum at the inlet of the reactor (B) Maximum at the exit of the reactor (C) Maximum at the centre of the reactor (D) Constant throughout the reactor

Description : An endothermic second order reaction is carried out in an adiabatic plug flow reactor. The rate of heat generation is: (A) Maximum at the inlet of the reactor (B) Maximum at the exit of the reactor (C) Maximum at the centre of the reactor (D) Constant throughout the reactor

Last Answer : (A) Maximum at the inlet of the reactor

An endothermic aqueous phase first order irreversible reaction is carried out in an adiabatic plug flow reactor. The rate of reaction: (A) Is maximum at the inlet of the reactor (B) Goes through a maximum along the length of the reactor (C) Goes through a minimum along the length of the reactor (D) Is maximum at the exit of the reactor

Description : An endothermic aqueous phase first order irreversible reaction is carried out in an adiabatic plug flow reactor. The rate of reaction: (A) Is maximum at the inlet of the reactor (B) Goes through a maximum ... through a minimum along the length of the reactor (D) Is maximum at the exit of the reactor

Last Answer : (A) Is maximum at the inlet of the reactor

Which of the following is the optimum operating condition for an exothermic reversible reaction taking place in a plug-flow reactor? (A) Temperature should be high in the beginning and decreased towards the end of the reaction (B) Very low temperature should be used throughout the reaction (C) Very high temperature should be used throughout the reaction (D) None of these

Description : Which of the following is the optimum operating condition for an exothermic reversible reaction taking place in a plug-flow reactor? (A) Temperature should be high in the beginning and decreased towards ... reaction (C) Very high temperature should be used throughout the reaction (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Temperature should be high in the beginning and decreased towards the end of the reaction