wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The following reaction attains equillibrium at high temperatures:
N2(g)+2H2O(g)+heat2NO(g)+2H2(g)
The concentration of NO(g) is not affected by:

A
Increasing the nitrogen concentration
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Decreasing the hydrogen concentration
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Compressing the reaction mixture
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Addition of a catalyst
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Addition of a catalyst
According to Le-Chatelier's principal in the above reaction,
Increasing the nitrogen concentration and decreasing the hydrogen concentration will result in a forward reaction. Compressing the reaction mixture means that we are decreasing the volume, which will result in an increase in the concentration and hence the reaction will shift in the direction where gaseous moles is less. So, the reaction will move backwards.
Addition of catalyst will help to achieve equillibrium faster. It doesnt affect the concentration of the reactant or the product.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Equilibrium Constants
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon