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1.20 REACTION TYPES
The rate of reaction is a function of the efficiency of the contact between
the reactants, i.e., stirring mechanism and mixing of the reactants. In fact,
mixing efficiency has a vital influence on the yield and purity of the prod-
uct. Insufficient or inefficient mixing may lead to uncondensed reactants
or to excessive reaction on heated surfaces.