. 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

1 Answer

Answer :

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

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