Pick out the wrong statement.
(A) In a batch reactor, which is exclusively used for liquid phase reactions;
temperature pressure and composition may vary with time
(B) In a semi-batch reactor, one reactant is charged batch wise, while the
other reactant is fed continuously
(C) In a continuous flow reactor, uniform concentration cannot be
maintained throughout the vessel even in a well agitated system
(D) In a continuous flow reactor, both the reactants and the products flow out
continuously

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) In a continuous flow reactor, uniform concentration cannot be
maintained throughout the vessel even in a well agitated system

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