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In a reaction: CO(g)+2H2(g)⇌CH3OH(g) ∆H°= -92kJ / mol, if concentration of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methanol become constant at equilibrium, what will happen?

Correct answer: D. Equilibrium state will remain undisturbed

  • A. Reaction will become faster
  • B. Reaction will become slow
  • C. Equilibrium state will be disturbed
  • D. Equilibrium state will remain undisturbed

Explanation

Option d is correct because if the concentrations of all the reactants and products become constant at equilibrium, it means that the rates of the forward and reverse reactions have become equal. This indicates that the system is in a state of dynamic equilibrium, where the concentrations of all species remain constant over time.

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