Consider the following exothermic reaction
2SO2(g) + O2(g) ↔ 2SO3(g)
If the temperature of the reaction is reduced from 800°C to 500°C, an no other change takes place, then
A
the reaction rate increases
B
concentration of SO3 decreases
C
concentration of SO3 increases
D
SO2 gas becomes unreactive
E
O3 gas becomes unreactive
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
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