What Conditions Favor the Decomposition of Ni(CO)₄ into Ni and CO

question 9

Multiple Choice

What conditions favor the decomposition of Ni(CO) ₄ into Ni and CO after equilibrium is established in the reaction Ni(s) + 4 CO(g) ⇌ Ni(CO) ₄(g) that has both ΔH and ΔS being negative?

• A)decrease volume
• B)increase pressure
• C)increase temperature
• D)simultaneously increase the pressure and decrease volume

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