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Write the conditions to maximize the yield of H_(2)SO_(4) by Contact process. |
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Answer» Solution :The KEY step in the PRODUCTION of `H(2)SO_(4)` is the OXIDATION of `SO_(2)` to `SO_(3)`. `SO_(2)(g) + O_(2)(g) hArr 2 SO_(3)(g) , Delta_(f)H^(@) = -196.6 kJ mol^(-1)` The reaction is exothermic, reversible and the forward reaction proceeds with decrease in volume. Therefore, in accordance with Le chatelier's principle, to maximize the yield of `SO_(3)` and hence of `H_(2)SO_(4)`, a low temperature (720 K to have OPTIMUM rate), a high pressure (2 bar) and `V_(2)O_(5)` is used as a catalyst (to increase the rate at 720 K). |
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