<p>ReactorAbstractA liquid/gas reactor comprising:a bulk catalyst bed and means for supplying fresh feed and recycled at least partially converted liquid product stream to said bulk catalyst bed;means for collecting an at least partially converted liquid product stream from said bulk catalyst bed and recyling at least a portion thereof to step (a);a minor catalyst bed extending substantially vertically through the bulk catalyst bed and means for supplying recycled at least partially converted product stream only to said minor catalyst bed; anda separating wall between said bulk and said minor catalyst bed.Fig. 3</p>