The Reaction of Nitric Oxide to Form Dinitrogen Oxide and Nitrogen

question 53

Multiple Choice

The reaction of nitric oxide to form dinitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide is exothermic. What effect will be seen if the temperature of the system at equilibrium is raised by 25 $\degree$ 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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