Consider the equilibrium C(s) + H₂O(g) ⇌ CO(g) + H₂(g), $\Delta$H = 2296 J. The concentration of carbon monoxide will increase if the temperature of this system is raised.

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The positive value of the heat of reaction (2296 J) indicates that the reaction is exothermic. According to Le Chatelier's principle, increasing the temperature will shift the equilibrium to the left to mitigate the increase in temperature. Therefore, the concentration of CO will increase.

Consider the Equilibrium C(s) + H2O(g) ⇌ CO(g) + H2(g) Δ\DeltaΔ

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