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In the reactionCO+H20 →CO2 + H2 Δ=-41.84 kJ/mol, if heat is applied at equilibrium stage, it is observed that:

Correct answer: B. The reaction will move in backward direction for compensation

  • A. More CO2 and H2 are produced to compensate for temperature change
  • B. The reaction will move in backward direction for compensation
  • C. No change will take place
  • D. The reaction will stop

Explanation

When heat is applied to a system at equilibrium, Le Chatelier's principle states that the system will adjust to counteract the change and restore equilibrium. In this exothermic reaction, heat is considered a product. Therefore, adding heat to the system will shift the equilibrium position to consume the excess heat. Since the forward reaction is exothermic (ΔH = -41.84 kJ/mol), the system will favor the backward reaction (CO2 + H2 → CO + H2O) to consume the added heat. As a result, more CO and H2O will be produced.

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