For , increasing the pressure shifts the equilibrium
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. to the right
- Step 1: Count the stoichiometric moles of gaseous reactants and products: has on the left and on the right.
- Step 2: Apply Le Chatelier's principle: increasing total pressure drives the system in the direction that reduces the total number of gas moles.
- Step 3: Since the product side contains fewer gas moles (), the equilibrium position shifts to the right.
Answer
to the right.
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