Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium: 2SO₂ (G)+ O₂ (G)

question 15

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium: 2SO₂ (g) + O₂ (g) 2SO₃ (g) ΔH° = -99 kJ
Le Châtelier's principle predicts that an increase in temperature will result in __________.

• A)a decrease in the partial pressure of SO₃
• B)a decrease in the partial pressure of SO₂
• C)an increase in K_eq
• D)no changes in equilibrium partial pressures
• E)the partial pressure of O₂ will decrease

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