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Which of the following equilibrium does not get affected with the change in volume of the system?

Correct answer: D. N2(g) + O2(g) ⇋ 2NO(g)

  • A. N2O4(g) ⇋ 2NO2(g)
  • B. N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇋ 2NH3(g)
  • C. PCl5(g) ⇋ PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)
  • D. N2(g) + O2(g) ⇋ 2NO(g)

Explanation

The correct option is Option D because the change in volume does not affect the equilibrium when Δn = 0, meaning the number of moles of gases on the reactant side equals the number of moles on the product side. In Option D, both sides have 2 moles of gases, so volume changes will not shift the equilibrium. In contrast, Options A, B, and C have different numbers of moles on each side, meaning their equilibria will shift with volume changes.

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