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The isothermal, first-order reaction of gaseous A occurs within the pores of a spherical catalyst pellet. The reactant concentration halfway between the external surface and the center of the pellet is equal to one-fourth the concentration at the external surface. (a) What is the relative concentration of A near the center of the pellet? (b) By what fraction should the pellet diameter be reduced to give an effectiveness factor of 0.77

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