For the reaction: 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what is the effect of increasing temperature on the equilibrium if the reaction is exothermic? (2020)

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For the reaction: 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what is the effect of increasing temperature on the equilibrium if the reaction is exothermic? (2020)
  1. Equilibrium shifts to the right
  2. Equilibrium shifts to the left
  3. No effect on equilibrium
  4. Equilibrium constant increases

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Q: For the reaction: 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what is the effect of increasing temperature on the equilibrium if the reaction is exothermic? (2020)
Solution: For an exothermic reaction, increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the left, favoring the reactants.
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