Question: ( 3 5 points ) Ester is hydrolyzed with an excess of caustic soda ( see below ) . The ester solution is fed to

(35 points) Ester is hydrolyzed with an excess of caustic soda (see below). The ester solution is
fed to the first reactor at a rate of 200Lmin and concentration 0.02molL, while the caustic soda
at 50Lmin and 1molL. The reaction rate constant of this irreversible second order reaction is 2
Lmolmin. Three CSTR reactors in series are utilized; the volume of the first is unknown, the
second is 2200L and the third is 800L. Calculate the volume of the first reactor and the conversion
at the outlet of each reactor. Assume final conversion of 95% and use the analytical method.
 (35 points) Ester is hydrolyzed with an excess of caustic soda

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