In a shell and tube heat exchanger, the clearance of the tube is generally___________________?

A. Not less than one-fourth of the tube diameter or 3/16?

B. More than the tube diameter

C. Equal to the tube diameter

D. More in case of triangular pitch as compared to the square pitch tube layout

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