O Levels Chemistry (5070)•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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