In the Following Gas Phase Reaction, What Is the Effect

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the following gas phase reaction, what is the effect on the direction of the reaction if more SO₃ is added to the reaction mixture?
2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2SO₃(g)

• A) The equilibrium shifts to produce more products.
• B) The position of the equilibrium remains unchanged.
• C) The rate of formation of products is increased.
• D) The equilibrium shifts to produce more reactants.
• E) The catalyst for the reaction is used up.

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