Synthesis of Urea
2NH3 + CO2 → (NH2)2CO + H2O
Visão geral
Ammonia reacts with carbon dioxide at high temperature and pressure to form urea and water. This is the Bosch-Meiser process, which produces the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer. The first synthetic organic compound was urea, famously synthesized by Wohler in 1828.
Participantes
| Papel | Substância | Coeficiente | Estado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagente | Carbon Dioxide CO₂ | 1 | (g) |
| Reagente | Ammonia NH₃ | 2 | (g) |
| Produto | Water H₂O | 1 | (l) |
Exemplo do cotidiano
Urea is the main component of most solid nitrogen fertilizers applied to lawns and gardens worldwide.
Importância industrial
Mais de 180 milhões de toneladas de ureia são produzidas anualmente, sendo o composto orgânico mais produzido. É essencial para a agricultura, alimentação animal e síntese química.
Propriedades
- Tipo
- Synthesis
- Reversível
- Sim
- Energia
- Exotérmico
- ΔH
- -101,0 kJ/mol
Reações relacionadas
Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide
Formation of Potassium Chloride
Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate
Formation of Sodium Peroxide
Formation of Silicon Dioxide
Formation of Tungsten Carbide
Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide
Formation of Sulfur Dioxide
Formation of Hydrogen Sulfide
Formation of Carbon Monoxide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Synthesis of Urea?
The balanced equation is: 2NH₃ + CO₂ → (NH₂)₂CO + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Synthesis of Urea?
Synthesis of Urea is a synthesis reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Synthesis of Urea exothermic or endothermic?
Synthesis of Urea is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -101.0 kJ/mol.