An endothermic reaction 3A + 4B ←→ 3C is heated from 20 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius. In which direction will the reaction proceed to reach equilibrium? (1 point ) *
No change
None of the above
Products
To the side with the least moles
Question 16
The reaction: 2CO(g) + O2(g) ←→ 2CO2(g) is at equilibrium in a piston. Suddenly, the volume is decreased to ¼ of the initial volume. In which direction will the reaction shifts towards to reestablish equilibrium? (1 point ) *
No change
None of the above
Products
Reactants if it is endothermic
1) If the temperature is increased then reaction proceed in the direction in which heat is absorbed. In an endothermic reaction heat is absorbed in forward direction. So here the reaction shift to products side to reach equilibrium.
Correct answer is option C.
2) when the volume is decreased the pressure of the system increase. As per Le Chatelier's principle, the reaction will shift in the direction in which pressure can be decreased. Since pressure is directly proportional to number of moles of gas hence reaction proceed in a direction in which number of moles of gases decrease. So here the reaction shift towards product to reach the equilibrium.
Correct answer is option C.
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