For the reversible reaction, N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g) + heat The equilibrium shifts in forward direction
- by increasing the concentration of NH3(g)
- by decreasing the pressure
- by decreasing the concentrations of N2(g) and H2(g)
- by increasing pressure and decreasing temperature.
Answer
(4) by increasing pressure and decreasing temperature.
Solution
As per Le Chatelier's principle:
Forward reaction: 4 mol gas → 2 mol gas ⇒ increasing pressure favours the forward reaction.
Forward reaction is exothermic ⇒ decreasing temperature favours the forward reaction.
Adding NH3, decreasing pressure or removing N2 and H2 shift the equilibrium backward.
Answer: (4)