COMEDK2022ChemistryChemical Equilibrium
For the reaction, H ₂(g)+ I ₂(g) 2 HI (g) the position of equilibrium can be shifted to the right by
Options
- Aaddition of HI
- Baddition of both I ₂ and HI
- Cincreasing temperature
- Daddition of I ₂
Correct answer
D. addition of I ₂
Step-by-step solution
The given reaction is H ₂(g) + I ₂(g) 2 HI (g) . According to Le Chatelier's principle, the position of equilibrium shifts in a direction that counteracts the change applied to the system. Adding a reactant, such as I ₂(g) or H ₂(g) , increases the concentration of the reactants. To restore equilibrium, the system shifts to the right, consuming the added reactant and producing more product HI (g) . Addition of HI would increase the product concentration, shifting the equilibrium to the left. Increasing the temperat