What would cause the equilibrium to shift left in this reaction? CO + 3H2 ? CH4 + H2O A. Adding heat to the product mixture B. A

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What would cause the equilibrium to shift left in this reaction? CO + 3H2 ? CH4 + H2O A. Adding heat to the product mixture B. A

faster rate of forward reaction C. Increased collisions between CO and H2 D. The escape of water from the mixture E. Placing the mixture in a cold water bath

Chemistry

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Irina-Kira [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-21T19:36:22+03:00

Irina-Kira [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

Pretty sure the answer is A on Plato

Explanation:

I looked it up, and it said that raising the temperature would cause the equilibrium to shift left.

storchak [24] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-21T21:36:40+03:00

Answer:

Option A.

Explanation:

To decrease pressure by increasing volume, the equilibrium of the reaction shift to the left as the reactant side has greater number of moles than the product side.

Equilibrium also shifts to the left if temperature decreases.

Given equation is $CO+3H_2\rightarrow CH_4+H_2O$

In this case, equilibrium shifts to the left on <u>adding heat to the product mixture</u> .