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In the Haber process for making ammonia, an increase in pressure favors

Correct answer: A. The forward reaction

  • A. The forward reaction
  • B. The reverse reaction
  • C. Neither reaction
  • D. Both A and B

Explanation

The correct answer is that an increase in pressure favors the forward reaction in the Haber process. This is because the forward reaction results in fewer gas molecules: N2 + 3H2 ↔ 2NH3. With an increase in pressure, the system will adjust to minimize this change by favoring the production of fewer gas molecules, hence the forward reaction is favored. Option B is incorrect as the reverse reaction would increase the number of gas molecules, opposing the pressure increase. Option C is incorrect because the pressure change does affect equilibrium, and therefore one reaction is favored. Option D is incorrect since both reactions cannot be favored at the same time with respect to pressure changes.

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