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The gas phase reaction 2A ↔ B is carried out in an isothermal plug flow reactor. The feed consists of 80 mole % A and 20 mole % inerts. If the conversion of A at the reactor exit is 50%, then Cᴀ/Cᴀ₀ at the outlet of the reactor is

a.

2/3

b.

5/8

c.

1/3

d.

3/8

Answer: (b).5/8

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