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2024 · Q122
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Chemical Equilibrium question

2024 · Q122

NEETChemistryChemical EquilibriumMCQ+4 / −1

For the reaction in equilibrium

N2( g)+3H2( g)⇌2NH3( g),ΔH=−Q\mathrm{N}_2(\mathrm{~g})+3 \mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NH}_3(\mathrm{~g}), \Delta \mathrm{H}=-\mathrm{Q}N2​( g)+3H2​( g)⇌2NH3​( g),ΔH=−Q

Reaction is favoured in forward direction by:

  1. A
    use of catalyst
  2. B
    decreasing concentration of N2\mathrm{N}_2N2​
  3. C
    low pressure, high temperature and high concentration of ammonia
  4. D
    high pressure, low temperature and higher concentration of H2\mathrm{H}_2H2​
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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 $\mathrm{H}_2$

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