Chemical Reaction Engineering MCQs

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Q231.
Ionic reactions occur in

a.

solid state only

b.

liquid state only

c.

solutions

d.

any state

Discuss
Answer: (c).solutions
Q232.
Sometimes, batch process is preferred over continuous process, when the product

a.

quality & yield can not be achieved in continuous processes, because of long residence time.

b.

sales demand is fluctuating.

c.

both (a) & (b).

d.

neither (a) nor (b).

Discuss
Answer: (c).both (a) & (b).
Q233.
The reaction A → B is conducted in an adiabatic plug flow reactor (PFR). Pure A at a concentration of 2 kmol/m³ is fed to the reactor at the rate of 0.01 m³ /s and at a temperature of 500 K. If the exit conversion is 20%, then the exit temperature (in k) is

(Data: Heat of reaction at 298 K = - 50000 kJ/ kmole of A reacted Heat capacities CPA = CPB = 100 kJ/kmole. K (may be assumed to be independent of temperature))

a.

400

b.

500

c.

600

d.

1000

Discuss
Answer: (c).600
Q234.
Which of the following is not a theory of homogeneous reaction?

a.

Collision theory and activated complex theory

b.

Chain reaction theory

c.

Radiation hypothesis

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).None of these
Q235.
In a semi-batch reactor,

a.

mixing takes place in axial direction only.

b.

velocity of reaction can be controlled.

c.

condition similar to plug flow reactor exists.

d.

residence time is constant.

Discuss
Answer: (b).velocity of reaction can be controlled.
Q236.
Most important characteristics of gas-liquid reactors are the

a.

specific inter-facial area

b.

liquid hold-up

c.

both (a) and (b)

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).both (a) and (b)
Q237.
Which of the following resistances is not involved in a gas phase catalytic (gas-solid) reaction ?

a.

Ash resistance.

b.

Gas film and pore surface diffusion resistances for reactants.

c.

Surface phenomenon resistance.

d.

Gas film and pore surface diffusion resistances for products.

Discuss
Answer: (a).Ash resistance.
Q238.
If the time required to change the concentration of reactant to half its original value is independent of the initial concentration, the order of reaction is

a.

zero

b.

one

c.

two

d.

three

Discuss
Answer: (b).one
Q239.
A batch adiabatic reactor at an initial temperature of 373°K is being used for the reaction, A → B. Assume the heat of reaction is - 1 kJ/mole at 373°K and heat capacity of both A and B to be constant and equal to 50 J/mole.K. The temperature rise after a conversion of 0.5 will be

a.

5°C

b.

10°C

c.

20°C

d.

100°C

Discuss
Answer: (b).10°C
Q240.
A photochemical reaction is

a.

accompanied with emission of light.

b.

catalysed by light.

c.

initiated by light.

d.

all (a), (b) & (c).

Discuss
Answer: (c).initiated by light.
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