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O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/12/M/J/19
Question 24 from 5070/12/M/J/19

Explanation

Le Chatelier's Principle Applied to Haber Process Steps:

  • Identify the reaction as exothermic (ΔH = -92 kJ/mol) and note fewer moles of gas on product side (4 → 2).
  • Apply Le Chatelier's principle: increasing pressure shifts equilibrium to side with fewer gas moles, favoring NH₃ yield.
  • For temperature, low temperature favors exothermic forward reaction, but kinetics limit rate.
  • Evaluate each option's statement and reason for accuracy based on these principles. Why A is correct:
  • It correctly states high pressure increases yield, reasoned by Le Chatelier's principle favoring fewer moles, matching the 4:2 gas ratio. Why the others are wrong:
  • B: Claims high temperature increases yield; incorrect, as exothermic reaction favors low temperature per Le Chatelier.
  • C: Says catalyst increases yield; wrong, as catalysts speed equilibrium attainment but don't shift position.
  • D: Asserts low pressure favors products; false, as more moles on reactant side means low pressure favors reactants.

Final answer: A

Topic: Reversible reactions and equilibrium

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