CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2013 · Paper 1 · Question Q36
In the production of sulfuric acid by the Contact Process, the following exothermic reaction takes place:
2\text{SO}_2\text{(g)} + \text{O}_2\text{(g)} \xrightarrow{\text{V}_2\text{O}_5} 2\text{SO}_3\text{(g)}
Which of the following condition(s) would favour the forward reaction?
I. Low pressure
II. Excess oxygen
III. Low temperature
- (A)I only
- (B)I and II only
- (C)II and III only
- (D)I, II and III
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