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- Chemical Equilibrium
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In which direction does the equilibrium shift when a gaseous...
In which direction does the equilibrium shift when a gaseous reaction mixture is compressed to one-half of its original volume?
Options
- AThe equilibrium shifts in the reverse direction.
- BThe equilibrium remains unchanged.
- CThe equilibrium shifts in the forward direction.
- DThe equilibrium becomes unstable.
Correct answer
C. The equilibrium shifts in the forward direction.
Step-by-step solution
When a gaseous reaction mixture is compressed to one-half of its original volume, the equilibrium shifts in the forward direction because pressure has doubled.