For high conversion in a highly exothermic solid catalysed reaction, use a __________ bed reactor. (A) Fixed (B) Fluidised bed reactor followed by a fixed (C) Fixed bed reactor followed by a fluidised (D) Fluidised

For high conversion in a highly exothermic solid catalysed reaction, use
a __________ bed reactor.
(A) Fixed
(B) Fluidised bed reactor followed by a fixed
(C) Fixed bed reactor followed by a fluidised
(D) Fluidised
by

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(B) Fluidised bed reactor followed by a fixed
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