A chemical process is used to convert toluene (MW = 92) and hydrogen to benzene (MW =
Question:
A chemical process is used to convert toluene (MW = 92) and hydrogen to benzene (MW = 78) and methane (CH4) by the reaction
Two streams enter the process. The first input stream is pure liquid toluene, which enters at a rate of 40 gmol/s. The second input stream is a mixture of H2 (95 mole%) and CH4 (5 mole%). The flow rate of H2 in the second stream is equal to 200 gmol/s. Two streams leave the process. The first output stream contains only liquid benzene (product) and toluene (unconverted reactant). The second output stream contains gaseous H2 and CH4. If the conversion of toluene in the process is 75% (i.e., 25% is unreacted), what are the molar flow rate and mass fraction of benzene in the liquid output stream?
Step by Step Answer:
To find the molar flow rate and mass fraction of benzene in the liquid output stream we can use a material balance and the given information First lets determine the molar flow rate of toluene that re...View the full answer
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