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

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Density of mixture

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