Consider the following reaction at equilibrium: 2CO₂ (g) 2CO (g) + O₂ (g) ΔH° = -514 kJ
Le Châtelier's principle predicts that adding O₂ (g) to the reaction container will __________.

Question

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium: 2CO₂ (g) 2CO (g)+ O₂ (g)ΔH° = -514 kJ Le Châtelier's principle predicts that adding O₂ (g)to the reaction container will __________.

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According to Le Châtelier's principle, adding more O₂ (g)to the reaction container will shift the equilibrium towards the products side to counteract the increase in reactant concentration. Therefore, the partial pressure of CO (g) will increase while the partial pressure of CO₂ (g) will decrease. Hence, the correct option is D.

Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium: 2CO2 (G) 2CO

Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium: 2CO₂ (G) 2CO