Chemical Engineering

Question: An irreversible first order reaction is being carried out in a CSTR and PFR of same volume. The liquid flow rates are same. The relative conversion will
[A].

be more in CSTR than in PFR.

[B].

be more in PFR than in CSTR.

[C].

be same in both cases.

[D].

depend on the temperature.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: Half life period of a first order irreversible reaction A B is
[A].

k/2

[B].

ln k/2

[C].

ln 2/k

[D].

ln 0.5/k

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Question: A first order homogeneous reaction of the type X Y Z (consecutive reaction) is carried out in a CSTR. Which of the following curves respectively show the variation of the concentration of X, Y and Z with time?
[A].

I, II, III

[B].

III, II, I

[C].

III, I, II

[D].

II, III, i

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: Most important characteristics of gas-liquid reactors are the
[A].

specific inter-facial area

[B].

liquid hold-up

[C].

both (a) and (b)

[D].

none of these

Answer: Option C

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Question: A catalyst is said to be a negative catalyst, ifit
[A].

retards the rate of reaction.

[B].

reduces the value of equilibrium constant.

[C].

does not initiate the reaction.

[D].

all (a), (b) and (c).

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: For a tubular flow reactor with uniform concentration and temperature, the independent variable is
[A].

time

[B].

length

[C].

diameter

[D].

none of these

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: For any reaction, we may write conversion as a function of
[A].

time

[B].

temperature

[C].

concentration

[D].

all (a), (b) & (c)

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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Question: A multiple reaction may be classified as a __________ reaction.
[A].

consecutive or side

[B].

parallel or side

[C].

mixed

[D].

all (a), (b) and (c)

Answer: Option D

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Question: A reaction which is catalysed by an acid is also catalysed by any substance, which has a tendency to
[A].

lose a proton.

[B].

gain a proton.

[C].

lose an electron

[D].

none of these.

Answer: Option A

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Question: If n = overall order of a chemical reaction. a = initial concentration of reactant. t = time required to complete a definite fraction of the reaction. Then pick out the correct relationship.
[A].

[B].

[C].

[D].

t ∝ an

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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