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Problem 2. With a particular catalyst and at a given temperature, the oxidation of naphthalene to phthalic anhydride proceeds as follows: R 3 1,8³ A ST 2 A = naphthalene R = naphthaquinone S=phthalic anhydride T = oxidation products k₁ = 0.21 s²¹ k₂= 0.20 S-¹ K3 = 4.20 S-¹ k4= 0.004 s¹ What reactor type gives the maximum yield of phthalic anhydride? Roughly estimate this yield and the fractional conversion of naphthalene which will give this yield. (note: the word "roughly").

Problem 2. With a particular catalyst and at a given temperature, the oxidation of naphthalene to phthalic anhydride proceeds as follows: R 3 1,8³ A ST 2 A = naphthalene R = naphthaquinone S=phthalic anhydride T = oxidation products k₁ = 0.21 s²¹ k₂= 0.20 S-¹ K3 = 4.20 S-¹ k4= 0.004 s¹ What reactor type gives the maximum yield of phthalic anhydride? Roughly estimate this yield and the fractional conversion of naphthalene which will give this yield. (note: the word "roughly").

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Problem 2. With a particular catalyst and at a given temperature, the oxidation of naphthalene to phthalic anhydride proceeds as follows: R A 2 3 A = naphthalene R = naphthaquinone Sphthalic anhydride T = oxidation products k₁ = 0.21 S-¹ k₂ = 0.20 S-¹ K3 = 4.20 S-¹ k4= 0.004 s¹ ST What reactor type gives the maximum yield of phthalic anhydride? Roughly estimate this yield and the fractional conversion of naphthalene which will give this yield. (note: the word "roughly").
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 2. With a particular catalyst and at a given temperature, the oxidation of naphthalene to phthalic anhydride proceeds as follows: R A 2 3 A = naphthalene R = naphthaquinone Sphthalic anhydride T = oxidation products k₁ = 0.21 S-¹ k₂ = 0.20 S-¹ K3 = 4.20 S-¹ k4= 0.004 s¹ ST What reactor type gives the maximum yield of phthalic anhydride? Roughly estimate this yield and the fractional conversion of naphthalene which will give this yield. (note: the word "roughly").
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