Question

For the Haber process, N2 + 3H2→2NH3, which mole ratio is used to calculate the yield of ammonia when given hydrogen?

Responses

1:2
1 colon 2

2:1
2 colon 1

3:1
3 colon 1

3:2

Answer 1

3:2

From the balanced equation N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3, 3 mol H2 produce 2 mol NH3. So moles NH3 = (2/3) × moles H2.