Consider the reversible exothermic reaction:

N2(g) + 3H2(g) \(\rightleftharpoons\) 2NH3(g) + heat 

Under which of the following conditions will the equilibrium shift in the forward direction (towards the formation of ammonia)?

1. Increasing the concentration of \(N H_3 ( g )\)
2. Decreasing the pressure
3. Decreasing the concentration of \(N_2(g) ~and~H_2(g)\)
4. Increasing the pressure and decreasing the temperature

Subtopic:  Le Chatelier's principle |
 86%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2014
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What conditions favor the formation of 2XY₄(g) in the reaction X₂(g) + 4Y₂(g) ⇋ 2XY₄(g), considering that the enthalpy change (ΔH) is negative?

1.  Low pressure and low temperature

2.  High temperature and low pressure

3.  High pressure and low temperature

4.  High temperature and high pressure

Subtopic:  Le Chatelier's principle |
 78%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2011
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