Question: The liquid phase reaction A + 2 B C + 2 D takes place in an isothermal, constant - volume stirred - tank reactor (

The liquid phase reaction
A+2BC+2D
takes place in an isothermal, constant-volume stirred-tank reactor (CSTR). The rate of reaction is expressed by:
-rA=kCACB
where the reaction rate constant at 25C(298K) is k=0.025L(mol*min), and the activation energy is 5,000J/mol. The reactor operates isothermally at 65C. The feed stream consists of equal concentrations of species A and B at a value of 2mol/L.
Remember: R=8.3144Jmol.K,K=C+273
(a) Estimate the reaction rate constant at 65C by using the Arrhenius Eqn.
(b) Calculate the residence time in minutes required to obtain 35% conversion of species A under steady-state conditions.
(c) What should be the volume of the reactor in liters (L) if species C is to be produced at a rate of 15mol/min ?
 The liquid phase reaction A+2BC+2D takes place in an isothermal, constant-volume

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