Assume That the Following Chemical Reaction Is at Equilibrium

question 36

Multiple Choice

Assume that the following chemical reaction is at equilibrium.
2ICl(g) ⇌ I₂(g) + Cl₂(g)
ΔH° = +26.9 kJ
At 25°C,K = 2.0 × 10⁵.If the temperature is increase to 45°C,which statement applies?

• A) K will decrease and the reaction will proceed in the backward direction.
• B) K will decrease and the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.
• C) K will remain unchanged and the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.
• D) K will increase and the reaction will proceed in the backward direction.
• E) K will increase and the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.

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