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Main reason for using baffles in stirred tank reactors are

baffles permit turbulence conditions to arise at low stirrer speed
baffles will allow axial mixing to occur even with radial flow impellers
both (a) and (b)
baffles prevent turbulent conditions in stirred tank reactors

Correct Answer: both (a) and (b)

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