In an exothermic equilibrium reaction,decreasing the reaction temperature favors the formation of reactants.

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In an exothermic equilibrium reaction, decreasing the reaction temperature favors the formation of products, not reactants. This is because the forward reaction releases heat, which is a product of the reaction, so decreasing the temperature will shift the equilibrium towards the reaction that produces more heat (i.e. the forward reaction).

In an Exothermic Equilibrium Reaction,decreasing the Reaction Temperature Favors the Formation