Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium

question 21

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium:
2SO₂ (g) + O₂ (g) 2SO₃ (g) OH° = - 99 kJ
Le Cha^{^}telier's principle predicts that an increase in temperature will result in .

• A)the partial pressure of O₂ will decrease
• B)a decrease in the partial pressure of SO₃
• C)a decrease in the partial pressure of SO₂
• D)an increase in K_eq
• E)no changes in equilibrium partial pressures

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