Bulk diffusion in catalyst pore _______________ with increase in pressure?

Correct answer: B. Decreases

  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remains unchanged
  • D. Increases exponentially

Explanation

For bulk gas diffusion, increasing pressure increases molecular collision frequency and reduces the mean free path, so the diffusivity decreases approximately inversely with pressure. Hence option B is correct.

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