Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium

question 33

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium. What effect will adding CO₂ have on the system? CO₂(g) + C(graphite) ⇌ 2CO(g)

• A) No effect will be observed since CO₂ is not included in the equilibrium expression.
• B) The equilibrium constant will decrease.
• C) The reaction will shift in the direction of reactants.
• D) The equilibrium constant will increase.
• E) The reaction will shift in the direction of products.

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