Question
Question: A reaction mixture containing H2, N2 and NH3 has partial pressure 2 atm, 1 atm and 3 atm respectivel...
A reaction mixture containing H2, N2 and NH3 has partial pressure 2 atm, 1 atm and 3 atm respectively at 725 K. If the value of KP for the reaction, N2 + 3H2⇌ 2NH3 is 4.28 ´ 10–5 atm–2 at 725 K, in which direction the net reaction will go
A
Forward
B
Backward
C
No net reaction
D
Direction of reaction cannot be predicted
Answer
Backward
Explanation
Solution
N2 + 3H2 2NH3, KP=4.28×10−5 atm−2
Reaction Quotient,
QP > KP,
∴ Reaction will go Backward.