Consider the equilibrium equation C(s) + H₂O(g) ⇌ CO(g) + H₂(g), $\Delta$H = 2296 J. The reaction will shift towards products if the volume of the container is decreased.

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The reaction involves equal moles of gas on both sides (1 mole of gas reacting to produce 1 mole of gas), so changing the volume will not affect the position of equilibrium according to Le Chatelier's principle.

Consider the Equilibrium Equation C(s) + H2O(g) ⇌ CO(g) Δ\DeltaΔ H = 2296 J

Consider the Equilibrium Equation C(s) + H₂O(g) ⇌ CO(g) $\Delta$ H = 2296 J