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O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/12/M/J/19
Question 3 from 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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