consider the reaction represented by the following equation: 2SO\(_2\) + O\(_2\) ⇌ 2SO\(_3\) A decrease in the pressure of the reaction would - SchoolNGR

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consider the reaction represented by the following equation: 2SO\(_2\) + O\(_2\) ⇌ 2SO\(_3\)
A decrease in the pressure of the reaction would

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A Decrease in the concentration of SO\(_2\)
B Have no effect on the reaction
C Shift the equilibrium position to the left
D Shift the equilibrium position to the right

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
decrease in pressure favors the side with higher volume thus the equilibrium position will shift to the left

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