Knowing that 150 mol of N2 and 240 mol of H2 enter a batch reactor to produce ammonia: N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3 a- Is this reaction really irreversible or can it be considered? Why? b - What is the limiting reagent and the excess reagent? c- The molar composition, volumetric and percentage of the reaction mixture at the exit of the reactor, for a degree of advancement of 130 mol.

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Knowing that 150 mol of N2 and 240 mol of H2 enter a batch reactor to produce ammonia:

N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3

a- Is this reaction really irreversible or can it be considered? Why?

b - What is the limiting reagent and the excess reagent?

c- The molar composition, volumetric and percentage of the reaction mixture at the exit of the reactor, for a degree of advancement of 130 mol.

d- What is the maximum value of the degree of progress of the reaction?

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