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A-LevelChemistryEquilibria9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q81 Mark

Hydrogen can be obtained by reacting methane with steam. CH4(g) + H2O(g) ⇌ CO(g) + 3H2(g) ΔH° = +210 kJ mol-1 Which conditions of pressure and temperature will give the greatest equilibrium yield of hydrogen?

Apressure: high, temperature: high
Bpressure: high, temperature: low
Cpressure: low, temperature: high
Dpressure: low, temperature: low

✓ Correct answer

C: pressure: low, temperature: high

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Equilibria, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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