Industrial applications of equilibrium
Industrial applications of equilibrium
Real World
The Contact process, used by companies like Yara International to manufacture sulfuric acid, operates at ~450°C and 1–2 atm with a V₂O₅ catalyst — a deliberate compromise that sacrifices maximum yield to achieve an economically viable reaction rate.
Exam Focus
In 'evaluate' questions on industrial conditions, always address both yield and rate trade-offs, then justify the chosen compromise condition.
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