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

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
by

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(A) Higher in P.F. reactor
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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

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

A first order reaction requires two unequal sized CSTR. Which of thefollowing gives higher yield?(A) Large reactor followed by smaller one(B) Smaller reactor followed by larger one(C) Either of the arrangement (A) or (B) will give the same yield(D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Description : A first order reaction requires two unequal sized CSTR. Which of thefollowing gives higher yield? (A) Large reactor followed by smaller one (B) Smaller reactor followed by larger one (C) Either of the arrangement (A) or (B) will give the same yield (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Last Answer : (C) Either of the arrangement (A) or (B) will give the same yield

A chemical reaction, A → 3B, is conducted in a constant pressure vessel. Starting with pure A, the volume of the reaction mixture increases 3 times in 6 minutes. The fractional conversion is (A) 0.33 (B) 0.5 (C) 1 (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Description : A chemical reaction, A → 3B, is conducted in a constant pressure vessel. Starting with pure A, the volume of the reaction mixture increases 3 times in 6 minutes. The fractional conversion is (A) 0.33 (B) 0.5 (C) 1 (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Last Answer : (C) 1

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)

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

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

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

Description : 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 ... 2V (C) d(VCA )/dt = -FCA - kCA 2V (D) d(VCA )/dt = FCAF - kCA 2V

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

For an autocatalytic reactor, the suitable reactor set up is(A) P.F. reactors in series (B) CSTR in series (C) CSTR followed by P.F. reactor (D) P.F. reactor followed by CSTR

Description : For an autocatalytic reactor, the suitable reactor set up is (A) P.F. reactors in series (B) CSTR in series (C) CSTR followed by P.F. reactor (D) P.F. reactor followed by CSTR

Last Answer : (C) CSTR followed by P.F. reactor

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

In a first order reaction, the time required to reduce the concentration of reactant from 1 mole/litre to 0.5 mole/litre will be __________ that requiredto reduce it from 10 moles/litre to 5 moles/litre in the same volume.(A) More than(B) Less than(C) Same as(D) Data insufficient; can't be predicted

Description : In a first order reaction, the time required to reduce the concentration of reactant from 1 mole/litre to 0.5 mole/litre will be __________ that requiredto reduce it from 10 moles/litre to 5 moles/litre in the ... (A) More than (B) Less than (C) Same as (D) Data insufficient; can't be predicted

Last Answer : (C) Same as

A batch adiabatic reactor at an initial temperature of 373°K is being used for the reaction, A → B. Assume the heat of reaction is - 1kJ/mole at 373°K and heat capacity of both A and B to be constant and equal to 50J/mole.K. The temperature rise after a conversion of 0.5 will be: (A) 5°C (B) 10°C (C) 20°C (D) 100°C

Description : A batch adiabatic reactor at an initial temperature of 373°K is being used for the reaction, A → B. Assume the heat of reaction is - 1kJ/mole at 373°K and heat capacity of both A and B to be constant and equal ... rise after a conversion of 0.5 will be: (A) 5°C (B) 10°C (C) 20°C (D) 100°C

Last Answer : (B) 10°C

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

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Last Answer : (C) 600

. For the same feed, feed quality and separation (in a distillation column), with the increase of total pressure, the number of ideal plates will (A) Increase (B) Decrease (C) Remain same (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Description : . For the same feed, feed quality and separation (in a distillation column), with the increase of total pressure, the number of ideal plates will (A) Increase (B) Decrease (C) Remain same (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Last Answer : (A) Increase

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

Description : 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 ... one third reactor volume of feed at specified conditions are being fed into the reactor (D) None of these

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

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

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

Rate determining step in a reaction consisting of a number of steps inseries is the __________ step.(A) Fastest(B) Slowest(C) Intermediate(D) Data insufficient; can't be predicted

Description : Rate determining step in a reaction consisting of a number of steps inseries is the __________ step. (A) Fastest (B) Slowest (C) Intermediate (D) Data insufficient; can't be predicted

Last Answer : (B) Slowest

An irreversible first order reaction is being carried out in a CSTR and PFR of same volume. The liquid flow rates are same. The relative conversion will (A) Be more in CSTR than in PFR (B) Be more in PFR than in CSTR (C) Be same in both cases (D) Depend on the temperature

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Last Answer : (B) Be more in PFR than in CSTR

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

Pick out the wrong statement: (A) Chemical reactions with high activation energy are very temperature sensitive (B) A flat velocity profile exists in a plug flow reactor (C) The residence time for all the elements of fluid in case of a P.F.R. need not be same (D) Half life of a reaction increases with increased initial concentration for reaction orders more than one

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Last Answer : (C) The residence time for all the elements of fluid in case of a P.F.R. need not be same

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 activity of an ideal gas is numerically __________ its pressure. (A) More than (B) Less than (C) Equal to (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Description : The activity of an ideal gas is numerically __________ its pressure. (A) More than (B) Less than (C) Equal to (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Last Answer : (C) Equal to

The effect of changing the evaporator temperature on COP as compared to that of changing the condenser temperature (in vapour compression refrigeration system) is (A) Less pronounced (B) More pronounced (C) Equal (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Description : The effect of changing the evaporator temperature on COP as compared to that of changing the condenser temperature (in vapour compression refrigeration system) is (A) Less pronounced (B) More pronounced (C) Equal (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Last Answer : (B) More pronounced

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

The following gas phase reactions are carried out isothermally in a CSTR. A → 2R ; r1 = k1pA ; k1 = 20mole/(sec.m3 bar)A → 3S ; r2 = k2 pA ;k2 = 40mole/(sec.m3.bar)What is the maximum possible value of FR(mole/sec.)?(A) 1/3(B) 1/2(C) 2/3(D) 2

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Last Answer : (C) 2/3

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

Recycling back of outlet stream to the reactor from an ideal CSTR carrying out a first order liquid phase reaction will result in __________ in conversion. (A) Decrease (B) Increase (C) No change (D) Either (A) or (B), depends on the type of reaction

Description : Recycling back of outlet stream to the reactor from an ideal CSTR carrying out a first order liquid phase reaction will result in __________ in conversion. (A) Decrease (B) Increase (C) No change (D) Either (A) or (B), depends on the type of reaction

Last Answer : (C) No change

The fractional volume change between no conversion and complete conversion, for the isothermal gas phase reaction, 2A → R, is (A) 0.5 (B) -0.5 (C) 1 (D) 1.5

Description : The fractional volume change between no conversion and complete conversion, for the isothermal gas phase reaction, 2A → R, is (A) 0.5 (B) -0.5 (C) 1 (D) 1.5

Last Answer : (B) -0.5

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

For the gaseous reaction 2A → B, where the feed consists of 50 mole % A and 50 mole % inerts, the expansion factor is (A) 1 (B) -0.5 (C) -0.25 (D) 0

Description : For the gaseous reaction 2A → B, where the feed consists of 50 mole % A and 50 mole % inerts, the expansion factor is (A) 1 (B) -0.5 (C) -0.25 (D) 0

Last Answer : (C) -0.25

A fuel containing carbon and carbon monoxide (but containing no hydrogen or its compounds) is burnt in pure oxygen at constant pressure. Its gross calorific value as compared to net calorific value will be (A) More (B) Less (C) Same (D) Data insufficient; can't be predicted

Description : A fuel containing carbon and carbon monoxide (but containing no hydrogen or its compounds) is burnt in pure oxygen at constant pressure. Its gross calorific value as compared to net calorific value will be (A) More (B) Less (C) Same (D) Data insufficient; can't be predicted

Last Answer : (C) Same

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)

For a heterogeneous catalytic reaction, A + B → C, with equimole feed of A and B, the initial rate - rA0 is invariant with total pressure. The rate controlling step is (A) Surface Kc /(1 + TS ) reaction between absorbed A and B in the gas phase (B) Surface reaction between absorbed A and absorbed B (C) Surface reaction between A in the gas phase and absorbed B(D) Desorption of C

Description : For a heterogeneous catalytic reaction, A + B → C, with equimole feed of A and B, the initial rate - rA0 is invariant with total pressure. The rate controlling step is (A) Surface Kc /(1 + TS ) ... A and absorbed B (C) Surface reaction between A in the gas phase and absorbed B (D) Desorption of C

Last Answer : (D) Desorption of C

At the same gas flow rate, the pressure drop in a packed tower being irrigated with liquid __________ that in dry packed tower. (A) Is greater than (B) Is lower than (C) Is same as (D) Cannot be predicted as data are insufficient

Description : At the same gas flow rate, the pressure drop in a packed tower being irrigated with liquid __________ that in dry packed tower. (A) Is greater than (B) Is lower than (C) Is same as (D) Cannot be predicted as data are insufficient

Last Answer : (A) Is greater than

As the time is passing, entropy of the universe (A) Is increasing (B) Is decreasing (C) Remain constant (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Description : As the time is passing, entropy of the universe (A) Is increasing (B) Is decreasing (C) Remain constant (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Last Answer : (A) Is increasing

One kilogram of water at 0°C is changed to superheated steam of one atm pressure and 300° C. The major heat consumption in the process will be to (A) Heat the water from 0°C to 100°C (B) Evaporate the water (C) To superheat the steam (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Description : One kilogram of water at 0°C is changed to superheated steam of one atm pressure and 300° C. The major heat consumption in the process will be to (A) Heat the water from 0°C to 100°C (B) Evaporate the water (C) To superheat the steam (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Last Answer : (B) Evaporate the water

Sensible heat absorbed by 1 lb of water when it is heated from 32 to 212°F may be around __________ BTU. (A) 180 (B) 970 (C) 3.97 (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Description : Sensible heat absorbed by 1 lb of water when it is heated from 32 to 212°F may be around __________ BTU. (A) 180 (B) 970 (C) 3.97 (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Last Answer : (A) 180

For an isothermal process, the internal energy of a gas (A) Increases (B) Decreases (C) Remains unchanged (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Description : For an isothermal process, the internal energy of a gas (A) Increases (B) Decreases (C) Remains unchanged (D) Data insufficient, can't be predicted

Last Answer : (C) Remains unchanged

Exothermic reactions are best carried out in (A) A CSTR (B) CSTR in series (C) A plug flow reactor followed by CSTR (D) CSTR followed by a plug flow reactor

Description : Exothermic reactions are best carried out in (A) A CSTR (B) CSTR in series (C) A plug flow reactor followed by CSTR (D) CSTR followed by a plug flow reactor

Last Answer : (D) CSTR followed by a plug flow reactor

Autocatalytic reactions are best carried out in a (A) CSTR (B) CSTR in series (C) Plug flow reactor (D) Recycle reactor

Description : Autocatalytic reactions are best carried out in a (A) CSTR (B) CSTR in series (C) Plug flow reactor (D) Recycle reactor

Last Answer : (D) Recycle reactor

A first order reaction requires two equal sized CSTR. The conversion is (A) Less when they are connected in series (B) More when they are connected in series (C) More when they are connected in parallel (D) Same whether they are connected in series or in parallel

Description : A first order reaction requires two equal sized CSTR. The conversion is (A) Less when they are connected in series (B) More when they are connected in series (C) More when they are connected in parallel (D) Same whether they are connected in series or in parallel

Last Answer : (B) More when they are connected in series

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

The reaction A → B is conducted in an isothermal batch reactor. If the conversion of A increases linearly with holding time, then the order of the reaction is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 1.5 (D) 2

Description : The reaction A → B is conducted in an isothermal batch reactor. If the conversion of A increases linearly with holding time, then the order of the reaction is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 1.5 (D) 2

Last Answer : (A) 0

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 first order reaction is to be treated in a series of two mixed reactors. The total volume of the two reactors is minimum, when the reactors are (A) Equal in size (B) Of different sizes (C) Of such size that the ratio of their volumes is < 5 (D) None of these

Description : A first order reaction is to be treated in a series of two mixed reactors. The total volume of the two reactors is minimum, when the reactors are (A) Equal in size (B) Of different sizes (C) Of such size that the ratio of their volumes is < 5 (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Equal in size

The most unsuitable reactor for carrying out reactions in which high reactant concentration favours high yields is (A) Backmix reactor (B) Plug flow reactor (C) Series of CSTR (D) PFR in series

Description : The most unsuitable reactor for carrying out reactions in which high reactant concentration favours high yields is (A) Backmix reactor (B) Plug flow reactor (C) Series of CSTR (D) PFR in series

Last Answer : A) Backmix reactor