A back mix reactor is___________________?

Correct answer: D. Same as ideal stirred tank reactor

  • A. Suitable for gas phase reactions
  • B. Ideal at very low conversion
  • C. Same as plug flow reactor (PFR)
  • D. Same as ideal stirred tank reactor

Explanation

A back-mix reactor continuously mixes incoming material with reactor contents, making its composition uniform throughout. This is the ideal stirred tank reactor, or CSTR, rather than a plug-flow reactor.

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