An autothermal reactor is (A) Most suitable for a second order reaction (B) Most suitable for a reversible reaction (C) Completely self-supporting in its thermal energy requirements (D) Isothermal in nature

An autothermal reactor is
(A) Most suitable for a second order reaction
(B) Most suitable for a reversible reaction
(C) Completely self-supporting in its thermal energy requirements
(D) Isothermal in nature
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(C) Completely self-supporting in its thermal energy requirements
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