The Reaction of Nitric Oxide to Form Dinitrogen Oxide and Nitrogen

question 5

Multiple Choice

The reaction of nitric oxide to form dinitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide is exothermic. 3NO(g) N₂O(g) + NO₂(g) + heat
What effect will be seen if the temperature of the system at equilibrium is raised by 25°C?

• A) The partial pressure of NO will increase.
• B) The partial pressure of NO will decrease.
• C) The partial pressure of NO₂ will increase.
• D) The partial pressures of NO and N₂O will increase.
• E) All three partial pressures will increase.

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