The optimum size ratio for two mixed reactors in series depends on the kinetics of the reaction and the conversion level. For reaction orders more than one, the

equal sized reactors are the best.
smaller reactor should come first.
larger reactor should come first.
none of these.
✅ The correct answer is option B.

In a shell and tube heat exchanger, the clearance of the tube is generally

not less than one-fourth of the tube diameter or 3/16″.
more than the tube diameter.
equal to the tube diameter.
more in case of triangular pitch as compared to the square pitch tube layout.
✅ The correct answer is option A.