What Is Expected When the Reaction Shown Below Takes Place

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is expected when the reaction shown below takes place in a thermally-insulated container outfitted with a movable piston at a constant atmospheric pressure of 1 atm?
2 C₂H₆(g) + 7 O₂(g) → 4 CO₂(g) + 6 H₂O(g)

• A)Volume will decrease and work will be done by the system.
• B)Volume will decrease and work will be done on the system.
• C)Volume will increase and work will be done by the system.
• D)volume will decrease and work will be done on the system.

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