- ARemoval of CO
- BRemoval of
- CAddition of
- DAddition of
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Correct answer: D
- Write the equilibrium reaction
- Apply Le Chatelier’s principle
Le Chatelier’s principle says that if a system at equilibrium is disturbed, it shifts in a direction that opposes the disturbance.
- Important fact about pure solids and liquids
In a heterogeneous equilibrium, the activities of pure solids and pure liquids are taken as constant. So:
- does not appear in the equilibrium expression.
- also does not appear in the equilibrium expression.
Thus, the equilibrium constant expression is
Only the gaseous species affect the equilibrium position.
- Check each option
Option A: Removal of
Removing a reactant gas decreases . The system will try to produce more , so equilibrium shifts to the left.
So, this disturbs the equilibrium.
Option B: Removal of
Removing a product gas decreases . The system will try to form more , so equilibrium shifts to the right.
So, this disturbs the equilibrium.
Option C: Addition of
Adding a product gas increases . The system will try to consume , so equilibrium shifts to the left.
So, this disturbs the equilibrium.
Option D: Addition of
is a solid. Changing the amount of a pure solid does not change the equilibrium position, provided some solid is already present.
So, this will not disturb the equilibrium.
- Final answer
The option that will not disturb the equilibrium is:
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