Which one of the following conditions will favour maximum formation of the product in the reaction A2(g) + B2(g) X2(g), rH = -X kJ ?
- Low temperature and high pressure
- Low temperature and low pressure
- High temperature and high pressure
- High temperature and low pressure
Answer
(1) Low temperature and high pressure
Solution
∵ rH < 0, the forward reaction is exothermic ⇒ low temperature favours the product.
∵ ng = 1 - 2 = -1, the forward reaction decreases the number of gaseous moles ⇒ high pressure favours the product.
∴ As per Le Chatelier's principle, low temperature and high pressure give maximum product.
Answer: (1)