At a given temperature, the equilibrium yield of SO3 obtained from the oxidation of SO2 is proportional to (where, P = pressure of the system) ?

Correct answer: B. √P

  • A. P
  • B. √P
  • C. P2
  • D. 1/P

Explanation

The reaction 2SO₂ + O₂ ⇌ 2SO₃ reduces the total number of gas moles by one, so increasing pressure favours SO₃ formation. Under the usual equilibrium-yield approximation, the yield varies with the square root of pressure.

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