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Consider the following equilibrium for the synthesis of sulfur...

Consider the following equilibrium for the synthesis of sulfur trioxide:
2SO2(g)+O2(g)⇌2SO3(g)ΔH=−198 kJ mol−12\mathrm{SO}_2(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{SO}_3(\mathrm{g}) \quad \Delta H = -198 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}

Which of the following conditions will favor the maximum yield of SO3\mathrm{SO}_3?
A. Lower temperature
B. Higher temperature
C. Higher pressure
D. Addition of O2\mathrm{O}_2

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

  1. AB, C and D only
  2. BA, C and D only
  3. CA and C only
  4. DB and D only

Correct answer

B. A, C and D only

Step-by-step solution

The given reaction is 2SO2(g)+O2(g)⇌2SO3(g)2\mathrm{SO}_2(\mathrm{g}) + \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{SO}_3(\mathrm{g}) with ΔH=−198 kJ mol−1\Delta H = -198 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}.

According to Le Chatelier's principle:

The reaction is exothermic (ΔH<0\Delta H < 0). Lowering the temperature favors the forward reaction, increasing the yield of SO3\mathrm{SO}_3. Thus, condition A is correct.

The number of moles of gaseous reactants is 33 and gaseous products is 22. Since the forward reaction proceeds with a decrease in the number of moles of gas, increasing the pressure shifts the equilibrium in the forward direction. Thus, condition C is correct.

Adding a reactant (O2\mathrm{O}_2) increases its concentration, which shifts the equilibrium in the forward direction to consume the added reactant. Thus, condition D is correct.

Therefore, conditions A, C, and D favor the maximum yield of SO3\mathrm{SO}_3.

Answer: A, C and D only
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