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Why is it difficult to separate CH3Cl and CH2Cl2?
Why is it difficult to separate CH3Cl and CH2Cl2?
Due to the very close boiling points of CH3Cl and CH2Cl2.
What can water molecules react with chloromethanes to form?
What can water molecules react with chloromethanes to form?
Oxychlorides.
Why is the feed pre-heated when reactions are highly exothermic?
Why is the feed pre-heated when reactions are highly exothermic?
To fastly convert the reactants to products.
What effect does temperature have on the reaction rate for non-equilibrium reactions?
What effect does temperature have on the reaction rate for non-equilibrium reactions?
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What is a key consideration when dealing with the production of CH3Cl?
What is a key consideration when dealing with the production of CH3Cl?
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Why is feed pre-heated to the desired temperature?
Why is feed pre-heated to the desired temperature?
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What are some challenges in the production of chloromethanes?
What are some challenges in the production of chloromethanes?
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What do reactions with highly active intermediates like chloromethanes result in?
What do reactions with highly active intermediates like chloromethanes result in?
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How can the height of the first column be reduced in the production process?
How can the height of the first column be reduced in the production process?
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Why is it important to increase the reaction rate for non-equilibrium reactions?
Why is it important to increase the reaction rate for non-equilibrium reactions?
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