For the Reaction: 4 HCl(g)+ O₂(g)⇌ 2 Cl₂(g)+ 2 H₂O(l),the

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Multiple Choice

For the reaction: 4 HCl(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 Cl₂(g) + 2 H₂O(l) ,the equilibrium constant is 0.063 at 400 K.If the reaction quotient is 0.100,which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)[HCl] will increase.
• B)[O₂] will increase.
• C)[Cl₂] will decrease.
• D)[H₂O] will increase.

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