NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What is the primary purpose of using low temperature and high pressure in the Contact Process for sulfuric acid manufacture?
Options
- ATo reduce the cost of production
- BTo increase the reaction rate
- CTo maximize the yield of SO 3
- DTo produce pure H 2 SO 4
Correct answer
C. To maximize the yield of SO 3
Step-by-step solution
Using low temperature and high pressure in the Contact Process is primarily aimed at maximizing the yield of SO 3 .