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

Explanation
Compromise temperature in Haber process Steps:
- Recall Haber process: N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃ (exothermic, ΔH negative).
- Apply Le Chatelier's principle: higher temperature shifts equilibrium left, reducing ammonia yield.
- Note reaction rate increases with temperature, enabling faster production.
- Conclude 450°C balances low yield from heat with high rate for industrial efficiency.
Why B is correct:
- B states a moderate temperature optimizes rate and yield; Le Chatelier's principle shows yield favors low temperature, but kinetics require higher for viable production rate.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Incorrect; high temperature decreases equilibrium yield per Le Chatelier's principle for exothermic reaction.
- C: Assumes irrelevant to temperature choice; focuses on pressure, not thermal effects.
- D: Wrong; ignores rate-yield trade-off, as very low temperature slows reaction excessively.
Final answer: B
Topic: Reversible reactions and equilibrium
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