A reversible liquid phase endothermic reaction is to be carried out in a plug flow reactor. For minimum reactor volume, it should be operated such that the temperature along the length ?
Correct answer: C. Is at the highest allowable temperature throughout
- A. Decreases
- B. Increases
- C. Is at the highest allowable temperature throughout
- D. First increases and then decreases
Explanation
For an endothermic reversible reaction, increasing temperature generally increases both the reaction rate and the equilibrium conversion. The reactor should therefore operate at the highest permissible temperature throughout to minimise the required volume.
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