Question is ⇒ A batch reactor is characterised by, Options are ⇒ (A) constant residence time., (B) variation in extent of reaction and properties of the reaction mixture with time., (C) variation in reactor volume., (D) very low conversion., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ A batch reactor is characterised by, Options are ⇒ (A) constant residence time., (B) variation in extent of reaction and properties of the reaction mixture with time., (C) variation in reactor volume., (D) very low conversion., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	A batch reactor is characterised by
A.	constant residence time. [Wrong Answer]
B.	variation in extent of reaction and properties of the reaction mixture with time. [Correct Answer]
C.	variation in reactor volume. [Wrong Answer]
D.	very low conversion. [Wrong Answer]
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