The preferred reacting system for oxidation of o-xylene to phthalic
anhydride is
(A) Jacketed liquid phase CSTR
(B) Jacketed steam heated multitubular reactor
(C) Multitubular reactor with cooling
(D) Multistage multitubular reactor with interstage cooling

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Jacketed liquid phase CSTR

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