A homogeneous gas reaction X → 3 Y has a reported rate at 2150C.  The rate of equation is –rX = 10-2 CX1/2.  Find the space time needed for 80% conversion of a 50% X – 50% inert feed to a tubular reactor operating at 2150 C and 5 atm with initial concentration CA0 = 0.0625 mol/liter.

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) A homogeneous gas reaction X → 3 Y has a reported rate at 2150C.  The rate of equation is –rX = 10-2 CX1/2.  Find the space time needed for 80% conversion of a 50% X – 50% inert feed to a tubular reactor operating at 2150 C and 5 atm with initial concentration CA0 = 0.0625 mol/liter.                                                                                     

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