Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium: CO₂ + H₂O $\rightleftharpoons$

question 34

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium: CO₂ + H₂O $\rightleftharpoons$ H₂CO₃. What would be the effect of adding additional H₂O?

• A) It would drive the equilibrium dynamics to the right.
• B) It would drive the equilibrium dynamics to the left.
• C) Nothing would happen because the reactants and products are in equilibrium.
• D) Reactions in both the directions will slow down.

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