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An endothermic second order reaction is carried out in an adiabatic plug flow reactor. The rate of heat generation is ________?
AMaximum at the exit of the reactor
BMaximum at the inlet of the reactor
CMaximum at the centre of the reactor
DConstant throughout the reactor
Correct answer
B. Maximum at the inlet of the reactor
Explanation
The correct answer is Maximum at the inlet of the reactor.