Question: For the process shown in the figure. the total conversion of benzene is 9 0 % and the single pass conversion through the reactor is

For the process shown in the figure. the total conversion of benzene is 90% and the single pass conversion through the reactor is 25%. Assume that in the fresh feed f,1.5 moles of hydrogen are fed per mole of nitrobenzene, and that the composition of the circulation stream is 23 mol% nitrobenzene and 77 mol% hydrogen.
A) Calculate all mass fluxes and compositions of all streams.
B) Determine the degree of progress of the reaction.
C) Determine the heat required in the reactor in kW.

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