Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium

question 23

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium. What effect will decreasing the temperature have on the system? CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(l) ⇌ CH₄(g) + 2O₂(g) Δ_rH° = +890 kJ

• A) The reaction will shift in the direction of reactants.
• B) The equilibrium constant will decrease.
• C) The equilibrium constant will increase.
• D) The reaction will shift in the direction of products.
• E) No effect will be observed.

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