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NO(g) + CO(g) ↔ (1)/(2)N2(g) + CO2(g) ∆H = 89.3 kj...

NO(g) + CO(g) ↔ (1)/(2)N2(g) + CO2(g) ∆H = 89.3 kj.
What conditions would favour maximum conversion of nitrogen (II) oxide and carbon (II) oxide in the reaction above?

A.

Low temperature and high pressure

B.

High temperature and low pressure

C.

High temperature and high pressure

D.

Low temperature and low pressure

Correct answer is A

conditions that would favour maximum conversion of nitrogen (II) oxide and carbon (II) oxide in the reaction above?

are; i low temperature since the forward reaction is endothermic and backward reaction is exothermic.

       ii high pressure since forward reaction involves a reduction in volume and backward reaction involves an increase in volume. ( reaction is in the gaseous phase).