A first order reaction A → B occurs in an isothermal porous catalyst pellet of spherical shape. If the concentration of A at the centre of the pellet is much less than at the external surface, the process is limited by

Diffusion within the pellet
Reaction
External mass transfer
None of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.

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 CA/CA0 at the outlet of the reactor is

2-Mar
5-Aug
1-Mar
3-Aug
✅ The correct answer is option B.