Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

The reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)\text{N}_{2}(g)+3\text{H}_{2}(g)\rightleftharpoons 2\text{NH}_{3}(g) is exothermic. If an ammonia plant raises its reactor temperature from 450∘C450^{\circ}\text{C} to 500∘C500^{\circ}\text{C} while maintaining the pressure at 200 atm200\,\text{atm}, which of the following outcomes is most likely? a) The equilibrium yield of NH3\text{NH}_{3} decreases, but the reaction rate increases. b) Both the equilibrium yield and reaction rate of NH3\text{NH}_{3} increase. c) The equilibrium yield of NH3\text{NH}_{3} increases, but the reaction rate decreases. d) Both the equilibrium yield and reaction rate of NH3\text{NH}_{3} decrease.

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