In the reaction; H2 + CO2 ⇌ H2O + CO. The decrease in the concentration of reactants and products cause the equilibrium to shift:
Correct answer: C. Nothing happens to the equilibrium
- A. Towards left
- B. Towards right
- C. Nothing happens to the equilibrium
- D. Equilibrium will shift towards both the directions
Explanation
At equilibrium, the system depends on the ratio of concentrations (the reaction quotient), not the absolute amounts. A proportional decrease in both reactants and products does not change the ratio, so the system remains at equilibrium. Thus, the equilibrium does not shift.
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