The value of H for the reaction X2(g) + 4Y2(g) 2XY4(g) is less than zero. Formation of XY4(g) will be favoured at
- high temperature and high pressure
- low pressure and low temperature
- high temperature and low pressure
- high pressure and low temperature
Answer
(4) high pressure and low temperature
Solution
ng = 2 - (1 + 4) = -3 (fewer moles of gas on the product side)
by Le Chatelier's principle, high pressure shifts the equilibrium forward.
H < 0 (exothermic) low temperature favours the forward reaction.
Formation of XY4(g) is favoured at high pressure and low temperature.
Answer: (4)