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In the equilibrium reaction:<br/>PCl₅(g) ⇌ PCl₃(g) + ...

In the equilibrium reaction:<br/>PCl₅(g) ⇌ PCl₃(g) + Cl₂(g)<br/>Increasing pressure favours formation of:
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  • A Phosphorus trichloride gas
  • B Chlorine gaseous product
  • C Catalyst decomposition products
  • D Phosphorus pentachloride gas
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The left side contains fewer gas molecules, so increasing pressure favours PCl₅ formation.

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