What type of reactor contains one or more mixers or agitators mounted on a shaft inside the tank?

A. Tubular reactor
B. Fixed bed reactor
C. Stirred tank reactor
D. Fluidized bed reactor


A. Incorrect. Tubular reactors may be required if the reaction must occur quickly.
B. Incorrect. A fixed bed reactor is a reactor in which the catalyst bed is stationary.
C. Correct. A stirred tank reactor is a reactor that contains one or more mixers or agitators mounted on a shaft inside the tank.
D. Incorrect. A fluidized bed reactor is a reactor that uses high-velocity fluid (gas or liquid) to suspend or fluidize solid catalyst particles.

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