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Write the conditions to maximize the yield of `H_(2)SO_(4)` by contact process.

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The key step in the production of `H(2)SO_(4)` is the oxidation of `SO_(2)` to `SO_(3)`.
`SO_(2)(g) + O_(2)(g) hArr 2 SO_(3)(g) , Delta_(f)H^(@) = -196.6 kJ mol^(-1)`
The reaction is exothermic, reversible and the forward reaction proceeds with decrease in volume. Therefore, in accordance with Le chatelier's principle, to maximize the yield of `SO_(3)` and hence of `H_(2)SO_(4)`, a low temperature (720 K to have optimum rate), a high pressure (2 bar) and `V_(2)O_(5)` is used as a catalyst (to increase the rate at 720 K).
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