In a continuous flow stirred tank reactor, the composition of the exit
stream
(A) Is same as that in the reactor
(B) Is different than that in the reactor
(C) Depends upon the flow rate of inlet stream
(D) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Is same as that in the reactor

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