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An isothermal aqueous phase reversible reaction, P ↔ R, is to be carried out in a mixed flow reactor. The reaction rate in k.mole/m³ .h is given by, r = 0.5Cₚ - 0.125Cʀ. A stream containing only P enters the reactor. The residence time required (in hours) for 40% conversion of P is

a.

0.80

b.

1.33

c.

1.60

d.

2.67

Answer: (c).1.60

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