You have obtained the following equilibrium data for the reaction:

with a stoichiometric feed of A and B. At 200°C and 1 bar, 25% of the species in the reactor were the product C. At 300°C and 1 bar, 53.9% C was produced.

(a) One mole of A and 2 moles of B react at 250°C and 2 bar. Based on the data above, come up with an estimate of the equilibrium concentrations. State any assumptions that you make.

(b) As a process engineer, you wish to maximize the production of C. As completely as you can, discuss the implications of the following strategies:

(i) Increase the temperature.
(ii) Increase the pressure.
(iii) Add an inert to the feed stream.

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A(g) + 2B (g) 2C(g)