At constant temperature, as the pressure of a gaseous mixture in equilibrium increases, the equilibrium constant
Correct answer: A. remains constant
- A. remains constant
- B. increase
- C. decrease
- D. varies
Explanation
When the pressure of a gaseous mixture in equilibrium increases at constant temperature, the equilibrium constant remains constant. This is because changes in pressure do not affect the equilibrium constant, which is determined solely by the concentrations of the reactants and products. The other options are incorrect because pressure changes do not cause the equilibrium constant to increase, decrease, or vary; it stays the same due to the equilibrium position being unaffected by pressure changes at constant temperature.
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