The Following Reaction Is Exothermic

question 4

Multiple Choice

The following reaction is exothermic. Which change will shift the equilibrium to the left? 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2SO₃(g)

• A) raising the temperature
• B) removing SO₃
• C) adding O₂
• D) increasing the pressure
• E) adding SO₂

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