The irreversible reaction 2A --+ B takes place in the gas phase in a constant

Question

temperature plug flow reactor. Reactant A and diluent gas are fed in equimolar
ratio, and the conversion of A is 85 percent. If the molar feed rate of A is doubled,
what is the conversion of A assuming the feed rate of diluent is
unchanged?

Answer 1

P4-12, The irreversible elementary reaction 2A ---+ B takes place in the gas
phase in an isothermal tubular (plug-Jlow) reactor. Reactant A and a diluent
C are fed in equimolar ratio, and conversion of A is 80%. If the molar feed
rate of A is cut in half, what is the conversion of A assuming that the feed rate
of C is left unchanged? Assume ideal behavior and that the reactor tempera-
ture remains unchanged. What was the point of this problem? (From Califor-
nia Professional Engineers Exam.)