Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium

question 68

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium.What effect will adding some C have on the system?
CO₂(g) + C(graphite) ⇌ 2 CO(g)

• A)No effect will be observed since C is not included in the equilibrium expression.
• B)The equilibrium constant will decrease.
• C)The reaction will shift to the left in the direction of reactants.
• D)The equilibrium constant will increase.
• E)The reaction will shift to the right in the direction of products.

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