Consider This Gas Phase Equilibrium System: PCl₅(g) $\Delta$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Consider this gas phase equilibrium system: PCl₅(g)
PCl₃(g) + Cl₂(g) $\Delta$ Hº_rxn = +87.8 kJ/mol.
Which of these statements is false?

• A)Increasing the system volume shifts the equilibrium to the right.
• B)Increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the right.
• C)A catalyst speeds up the approach to equilibrium and shifts the position of equilibrium to the right.
• D)Decreasing the total pressure of the system shifts the equilibrium to the right.
• E)Increasing the temperature causes the equilibrium constant to increase.

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