Reversible reaction. A phenolic compound undergoes a reversible isomerization A

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Reversible reaction. A phenolic compound undergoes a reversible isomerization A B over an acidic zeolite catalyst. Under the reaction conditions of this process, A and B are liquid, miscible, and have the same density. The (concentration) reaction equilibrium constant Kc is 5.8. A feed of pure A is sent over an isothermal packed-bed reactor (PBR), reaching 55 % conversion. A second identical PBR is placed downstream, directly connected in series with the first reactor. What overall conversion of A is achieved?

Explanation / Answer

Kc=[B]/[A]

5.8 = 0.55/[A]

[A] = 0.55/5.8 = 0.094 = 9.4%

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