For the formation of $\mathrm{NH}_3(g)$ from its constituent elements, the favourable conditions for its…

For the formation of $\mathrm{NH}_3(g)$ from its constituent elements, the favourable conditions for its formation are
  1. high pressure and low temperature
  2. high pressure and high temperature
  3. low pressure and high temperature
  4. low pressure and low temperature

Solution

Formation of $\mathrm{NH}_3$ takes place according to Le-Chatelier's principle. $$ \mathrm{N}_2(g)+3 \mathrm{H}_2(g) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NH}_3(g) $$ Number of moles of reactant $=1+3=4$ Number of moles of product $=2$ As number of moles of product is less than number of moles of reactants. So, increase in pressure will favour forward direction. As $\mathrm{NH}_3$ is a gas, so decrease in temperature will favour forward direction. Hence, high pressure and low temperature are favourable conditions for formation of $\mathrm{NH}_3$.

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