In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), what effect does increasing the temperature have if the reaction is exothermic? (2020)
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In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), what effect does increasing the temperature have if the reaction is exothermic? (2020)
Shifts equilibrium to the right
Shifts equilibrium to the left
No effect on equilibrium
Increases the rate of reaction
For an exothermic reaction, increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the left, favoring the reactants, as the system tries to absorb the added heat.
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Q: In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), what effect does increasing the temperature have if the reaction is exothermic? (2020)
Solution: For an exothermic reaction, increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the left, favoring the reactants, as the system tries to absorb the added heat.
