N2(g) reacts with H2(g) in either of the following ways depending upon the supply of H2(g).
N2(g)+H2(g)→N2H2(l)
N2(g)+2H2(g)→N2H4(g)
If 5LN2(g) and 3LH2(g) are taken initially (at same temperature and pressure), then the contraction in volume after the reaction (in L) is:
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Solution
The balanced reactions are shown below: N2(g)+H2(g)→N2H2(l)N2(g)+2H2(g)→N2H4(g) 3 moles of H2 reacts with 2 moles of N2. Given, 5 L of N2 and 3 L of H2. Here, H2 is a limiting reagent. So, the first reaction will follow. According to the first reaction, 3 L of H2 will react and form 3 L of the product. So, the final volume of solution 3+(5−3)=5 L. Contraction in volume is Vi−Vf=5+3−5=3 L.