For the reaction in equilibrium
Reaction is favoured in forward direction by:
- Ause of catalyst
- Bdecreasing concentration of
- Clow pressure, high temperature and high concentration of ammonia
- Dhigh pressure, low temperature and higher concentration of
View written solutionFree
Correct answer: D
The given chemical reaction is an example of the synthesis of ammonia, commonly known as the Haber process:
$$\mathrm{N}_2(\mathrm{~g})+3 \mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NH}_3(\mathrm{~g}), \Delta \mathrm{H}=-\mathrm{Q}$$
This reaction is exothermic, as indicated by the negative enthalpy change ($$\Delta \mathrm{H} = -\mathrm{Q}$$). In order to determine which conditions favor the forward reaction, we need to consider Le Chatelier's principle, which states that the system will adjust to counteract any changes imposed upon it.
Let's analyze each option:
Option A: Use of catalyst
A catalyst does not favor the forward or reverse direction of a reaction. It only speeds up the rate at which equilibrium is achieved.
Option B: Decreasing concentration of $\mathrm{N}_2$
Decreasing the concentration of $\mathrm{N}_2$ would shift the equilibrium to the left, favoring the reverse reaction to produce more $\mathrm{N}_2$ and $\mathrm{H}_2$.
Option C: Low pressure, high temperature, and high concentration of ammonia
Low pressure and high temperature would favor the reverse reaction. Moreover, a high concentration of ammonia would also shift the equilibrium to the left. Thus, this set of conditions does not favor the forward reaction.
Option D: High pressure, low temperature and higher concentration of $\mathrm{H}_2$
High pressure favors the formation of ammonia because there are fewer moles of gas on the product side (2 moles) as compared to the reactant side (4 moles, i.e., 1 mole of $\mathrm{N}_2$ and 3 moles of $\mathrm{H}_2$). Low temperature favors the exothermic forward reaction. Additionally, a higher concentration of $\mathrm{H}_2$ will shift the equilibrium to the right, forming more ammonia.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
Option D: High pressure, low temperature and higher concentration of $\mathrm{H}_2$
More from Chemical Equilibrium
- For a weak acid HA, the percentage of dissociation is nearly 1% at equilibrium. If the concentration of acid is 0.1 mol L, then the correct option for its K at the same temperature is :2023 · MCQ
- Kp for the following reaction is 3.0 at 1000 K. CO2(g) + C(s) 2CO(g) What will be the value of Kc for the reaction at the same temperature? (Given : R = 0.083 L bar K1 mol1)2022 · MCQ
- 3O2(g) 2O3(g) for the above reaction at 298 K, Kc is found to be 3.0 1059. If the concentration of O2 at equilibrium is 0.040 M then concentration of O3 in M is2022 · MCQ
- Which one of the following conditions will favour maximum formation of the product in the reaction A2(g) + B2(g) ⇌ X2(g) , rH = –X kJ ?2018 · MCQ
- The equilibrium constants of the following are N2 + 3H2 2NH3; K1 N2 + O2 2NO; K2 H2 + O2 H2O; K3 The equilibrium constant (K) of the reaction : 2NH3 + ${5 \over…2017 · MCQ
- A 20 litre container at 400 K contains CO2(g) at pressure 0.4 atm and an excess of SrO (neglect the volume of solid SrO). The volume of the container is now decreased by moving the movable piston fitted in the container. The maximum volume…2017 · MCQ
- Consider the following liquid-vapour equilibrium. Liquid Vapour Which of the following relations is correct ?2016 · MCQ
- If the equilibrium constant for N2(g) + O2(g) 2NO(g) is K, the equilibrium constant for N2(g) + O2(g) NO(g) will be2015 · MCQ