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The oxidation of SO2 by O2 to SO3 is an exothermic reaction. The yield of SO3 will be maximum if:

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Temperature is increased and pressure is kept constant
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Temperature is reduced and pressure is increased
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Both temperature and pressure are increased
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Both temperature and pressure are reduced
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Solution

The correct option is B Temperature is reduced and pressure is increased
SO2+O22SO3; ΔH=ve
For the reaction to proceed to the right, temperature should be decreased because it is an exothermic reaction. Also, the pressure should be increased so that the reaction shifts toward that side which has fewer moles of gaseous species.

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