Question: A liquid phase reaction A - > B + C r = kCA Takes place in a CSTR . The reactor, with a volume of

A liquid phase reaction
A -> B + C r = kCA
Takes place in a CSTR. The reactor, with a volume of VR, achieves a conversion of 80% at steady state.
a. What is the steady state conversion if the original reactor is replaced by two CSTRs, each with a volume of VR/2 placed in series?
b. What is the steady-state conversion if the original reactor is replaced by three CSTRs, each with a volume of VR/3 placed in series?
c. What can you say about conversion as the number of reactors increases?

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