Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium

question 36

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium:
2CO₂ (g) 2CO (g) + O₂ (g) OH° = - 514 kJ
Le Cha^{^}telier's principle predicts that an increase in temperature will .

• A)increase the value of the equilibrium constant
• B)decrease the partial pressure of CO₂ (g)
• C)decrease the value of the equilibrium constant
• D)increase the partial pressure of O₂ (g)
• E)increase the partial pressure of CO

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