Which of the following will shift the reaction to the right? CH₄ (g) + 2O₂ (g) CO₂ (g) + 2H₂O (g)

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Which of the following will shift the reaction to the right? CH₄ (g) + 2O₂ (g)  CO₂ (g) + 2H₂O (g)

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Adding excess oxygen (A) will increase the concentration of the reactant, driving the reaction to the right. Removing carbon dioxide as soon as it is formed (B) will also shift the equilibrium to the right by decreasing the concentration of product. Therefore, both A and B will shift the reaction to the right. Increasing the pressure (C) will not shift the reaction direction because there are equal moles of gas on both sides of the equation.

Which of the Following Will Shift the Reaction to the Right