Which of the Following Reactions Will Result in a Reduced

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions will result in a reduced total pressure?

• A) CH₄(g) + 2O₂(g)  CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(g)
• B) 2N₂O(g)  2N₂(g) + O₂(g)
• C) 2HI(g)  H₂(g) + I₂(g)
• D) 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)  2H₂O( )

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