synthesisirreversible

Urea synthesis (Bosch-Meiser)

2 NH3 + CO2 -> CH4N2O + H2O

2 NH3 + CO2 -> CH4N2O + H2O

Reactants: NH3 + CO2Products: CH4N2O + H2O

Conditions: high pressure, 180–210 °C

Atom & charge conservation (balancer verification)
ElementReactantsProductsBalanced
N22
H66
C11
O22

Observable changes

Observable changes as per reaction type — gas evolution, precipitate, color change, or temperature change.

Particle interpretation

Particle view: atoms rearrange, bonds break and form, conserving atoms and charge.

Stoichiometry

Stoichiometric ratios from balanced coefficients.

Safety

Do not attempt hazardous preparations without training. Consult SDS and local safety rules.

Compounds in this reaction

Related reactions (synthesis)

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