Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium: 2CO₂ (G) 2CO

question 59

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium: 2CO₂ (g) 2CO (g) + O₂ (g) ΔH° = -514 kJ
Le Châtelier's principle predicts that an increase in temperature will ________.

• A)increase the partial pressure of O₂ (g)
• B)decrease the partial pressure of CO₂ (g)
• C)decrease the value of the equilibrium constant
• D)increase the value of the equilibrium constant
• E)increase the partial pressure of CO

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