Question: The feed to the batch process consists of a solution of 5 0 0 L of ethanol with 1 2 0 mole of A and

The feed to the batch process consists of a solution of 500 L of ethanol with 120 mole of A and 120 mole of B. If the temperature of the solution is sufficient, A and B will react to form P (the desired product):
A (eth)+ B (eth)-> P (s) DHreact =250 kJ/mol
Note that the product P is sparingly soluble in ethanol, which helps facilitate its removal from the reaction solution. It can be assumed that the reaction rate is first-order in both the concentration of A (cA) and B (cB), and so second-order overall.
i) what is the amount of product per batch knowing that the reaction takes place isothermally at 50\deg C (4 hours, to give conversion of 50%)?
ii) since product is sparingly soluble in ethanol, what is the yield of P and what is the amounts dissolved in the by products?

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