StoichiometryHardQuestion 600054
Question
In the Haber process: N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃. If 28 kg N₂ and 12 kg H₂ are fed with 30% conversion, kg of NH₃ produced is:
- A10.2 kgCorrect
- B5.1 kg
- C15.3 kg
- D20.4 kg
Correct answer
10.2 kg
Explanation
n(N₂) = 1000 mol, n(H₂) = 6000 mol. Limiting: need 3000 mol H₂ per 1000 N₂ → H₂ has 6000 mol vs needed 3000 → N₂ limits. Max NH₃ = 2000 mol = 34 kg. At 30% conversion: 0.3 × 34 = 10.2 kg.