A chemical plant produces ammonia using the following reaction at high temperature and high pressure. Which issue are plant engineers and
investors most likely to see as a drawback of this method?
3H2 + N2 = 2NH3 + energy
A. This reaction system will solidify at a higher temperature and
obstruct the equipment.
B. The high temperature will increase the rate of the reactant-favored
reaction at equilibrium.
C. The high pressure will increase the rate of the reactant-favored
reaction at equilibrium.
D. Maintaining a high temperature will require burning fossil fuels or
using a great deal of electricity.