Consider the Following Reaction

question 30

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction. C(s) + H₂O(g) ⇌ CO(g) + H₂(g)
At equilibrium at a certain temperature, [H₂O(g) ] = 0.12 M, and [CO(g) ] = [H₂(g) ] = 1.2 M. If suddenly these concentrations are increased by 0.50 M, which of the following is true?

• A) more products are formed
• B) Kc = 4.66
• C) more H₂O(g) will be formed
• D) Since Kc does not change, nothing happens.

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