Consider This Reaction at Equilibrium: 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2SO₃(g) $\Delta$

question 58

Multiple Choice

Consider this reaction at equilibrium: 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2SO₃(g) , $\Delta$ Hº_rxn = -198 kJ/mol
If the volume of the system is compressed at constant temperature, what change will occur in the position of the equilibrium

• A) A shift to produce more SO₂
• B) A shift to produce more O₂
• C) No change
• D) A shift to produce more SO₃

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