Which of the Changes Listed Will Shift the Equilibrium to the Left

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the changes listed will shift the equilibrium to the left for the following reversible reaction? SO₃(g) + NO(g) + heat SO₂(g) + NO₂(g)

• A)increase [NO]
• B)decrease [SO₂]
• C)decrease temperature
• D)decrease volume
• E)add a catalyst

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