The Reaction 2SO₃(g) 2SO₂(g)+ O₂(g)is Endothermic

question 12

Multiple Choice

The reaction 2SO₃(g) 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) is endothermic. If the temperature is increased,

• A)more SO₃ will be produced.
• B)K_c will decrease.
• C)no change will occur in K_c .
• D)K_c will increase.
• E)the pressure will decrease.

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