If this reactions is conducted at (P, T2), with T2 > T1, the % yield of ammonia as a function of time is represented by- A

- B

- C

- D

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Correct answer: B
- Understand the reaction
The reaction is:
For ammonia synthesis, the reaction is exothermic:
We are asked how the % yield of ammonia vs time changes when the reaction is conducted at the same pressure but at a higher temperature , where .
- Effect of temperature on equilibrium yield
Since the forward reaction is exothermic, increasing temperature shifts equilibrium in the reverse direction by Le Chatelier’s principle.
So, at higher temperature :
- the equilibrium yield of decreases
- hence the final plateau in the yield-vs-time graph must be lower than at
Thus, if two curves are compared:
- curve at should end at a higher final yield
- curve at should end at a lower final yield
- Effect of temperature on rate
When temperature increases, the rate constants increase according to Arrhenius equation:
So at higher temperature :
- the reaction reaches equilibrium faster
- the initial rise of ammonia yield with time is steeper
Therefore, compared to , the curve at should:
- rise more quickly initially
- but settle at a lower equilibrium yield
- Required graph characteristics
So the correct graph for relative to must show:
- steeper initial slope
- lower final % yield
This is the standard behavior for an exothermic reversible reaction when temperature is increased.
- Match with options
Among the given choices, the graph satisfying these two conditions is Option B.
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer = B.
Our derived answer = B.
Hence, they agree.
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