The decomposition of A into B is represented by the exothermic
reaction, A ⇌ 2B. To achieve maximum decomposition, it is desirable to
carry out the reaction.
(A) At high P and high T
(B) At low P and high T
(C) At low P and low T
(D) At high P and low T

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) At low P and low T

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