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If at equilibrium state temperature is increased, it will favour:

Correct answer: B. Endothermic Reactions

  • A. Exothermic Reactions
  • B. Endothermic Reactions
  • C. Reversible gaseous reactions
  • D. Irreversible reactions

Explanation

Option B is correct since an increase in temperature produces more heat, so to absorb that heat, the side of the equilibrium favoring the endothermic reaction will be preferred.Option A is incorrect since exothermic reactions will serve to increase the heat in an already greater temperature environment which is not feasible.Option C is incorrect since an increase in temperature will favor the shift of the endothermic reaction and not both sides.Option D is incorrect since irreversible reactions have only one side which may be exothermic or endothermic. Irreversible reactions do not achieve an equilibrium state.

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