Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium

question 140

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium. What effect will increasing the volume of the reaction mixture have on the system? 2H₂S(g) + 3O₂(g) ⇌ 2H₂O(g) + 2SO₂(g)

• A) The reaction will shift in the direction of products.
• B) No effect will be observed.
• C) The reaction will shift in the direction of reactants.
• D) The equilibrium constant will decrease.
• E) The equilibrium constant will increase.

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