Chemical Reaction Engineering MCQs

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Q311.
With increase in the space time of an irreversible isothermal reaction being carried out in a P.F. reactor, the conversion will

a.

increase

b.

decrease

c.

remain same

d.

data in insufficient; can't be predicted

Discuss
Answer: (a).increase
Q312.
In case of calcination of limestone, CaCO₃CaO + CO₂, the addition of more of CaO will result in __________ in the concentration of CO₂.

a.

no change

b.

increase

c.

decrease

d.

unpredictable from the data

Discuss
Answer: (a).no change
Q313.
The rate of a homogeneous reaction is a function of

a.

temperature and pressure only.

b.

temperature and composition only.

c.

pressure and composition only.

d.

all temperature, pressure and composition.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all temperature, pressure and composition.
Q314.
In the fluid catalytic cracker (FCC), the cracking reaction is __________ (A) and the regeneration is___(B) __________

a.

(A) exothermic (B) endothermic

b.

(A) exothermic (B) exothermic

c.

(A) endothermic (B) enodthermic

d.

(A) endothermic (B) exothermic

Discuss
Answer: (d).(A) endothermic (B) exothermic
Q315.
Pick out the correct statement.

a.

A catalyst does not change AH of the reaction.

b.

A catalyst changes the equilibrium point.

c.

Law of mass action was suggested by Le-Chatelier.

d.

The difference between the energy of reactants and that of the products is the activation energy.

Discuss
Answer: (a).A catalyst does not change AH of the reaction.
Q316.
Pick out the wrong statement.

a.

Autocatalytic reactions are exemplified by microbial fermentation reactions.

b.

The slowest step has the greatest influence on the overall reaction rate in case of an irreversible series reaction.

c.

The fractional conversion at any time is same for both the constant as well as the variable volume system in case of an irreversible unimolecular type first order reaction.

d.

Hydrolysis of ester in presence of alkali or acid is a zero order reaction.

Discuss
Answer: (d).Hydrolysis of ester in presence of alkali or acid is a zero order reaction.
Q317.
Pick out the wrong statement

a.

For the same conversion, the holding time required in a batch reactor, is always equal to the space time required in a PFR.

b.

Two mixed reactors of unequal size are available for producing a specified product, formed by a homogenous second order reaction. To achieve maximum production rate, the smaller reactor should be placed in series before the larger reactor.

c.

Arrehenius equation describing the effect of temperature on rate constant is given by, K = A.e^(-Ea/RT)

d.

The mechanism for the decomposition of CH₃CHO into CH₄ and CO in presence of I₂ is:

CH₃CHO +I₂ → CH₃I + HI + CO; slow
CH₃I + HI → CH₄ + I₂; fast

Then the rate of disappearance of CH₃CHO is equal to K.CCH₃I.CHI and acts as a catalyst.

Discuss
Answer: (d).The mechanism for the decomposition of CH₃CHO into CH₄ and CO in presence of I₂ is:

CH₃CHO +I₂ → CH₃I + HI + CO; slow
CH₃I + HI → CH₄ + I₂; fast

Then the rate of disappearance of CH₃CHO is equal to K.CCH₃I.CHI and acts as a catalyst.
Q318.
The energy of activation of a chemical reaction

a.

is same as heat of reaction at constant pressure.

b.

is the minimum energy which the molecules must have before the reaction can take place.

c.

varies as fifth power of the temperature.

d.

both (b) and (c).

Discuss
Answer: (b).is the minimum energy which the molecules must have before the reaction can take place.
Q319.
Chemical kinetics can predict the __________ of a chemical reaction.

a.

rate

b.

feasibility

c.

both (a) & (b)

d.

neither (a) nor (b)

Discuss
Answer: (a).rate
Q320.
Oil is hydrogenated using nickel catalyst in a __________ reactor.

a.

batch

b.

slurry

c.

fluidised bed

d.

fixed bed

Discuss
Answer: (b).slurry
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