KCET2013ChemistryChemical Equilibrium
The yield of the products in the reaction, A₂(g)+2 B(g) C(g)+Q kJ would be higher at
Options
- Ahigh temperature and high pressure
- Bhigh temperature and low pressure
- Clow temperature and high pressure
- Dlow temperature and low pressure
Correct answer
C. low temperature and high pressure
Step-by-step solution
A₂(g)+2 B(g) C(g)+Q k J Obviously, the forward reaction is exothermic. Thus, according to Le-Chatelier's principle, the lower is temperature, greater would be the yield of ammonia. Also, the forward reaction occurs with decrease in number of gaseous molecules. Thus, according to Le-Chatelier's principle an increase in pressure, will shift the equilibrium in a direction in which the number of gaseous molecules decreases. In other words high pressure will favour the formation of products.