For the gas phase reaction below, ΔH0 = −1.6 × 102 kJ for the forward reaction.
SO2 + O2 SO3
b. at high P, low T.
c. at low P, high T.
d. at low P, low T.
e. at high P, but is independent of T.
Answer: b. at high P, low T.
SO2 + O2 SO3
In order to increase the yield of SO3, the reaction should be run
a. at high P, high T.b. at high P, low T.
c. at low P, high T.
d. at low P, low T.
e. at high P, but is independent of T.
Answer: b. at high P, low T.