2H2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2H2O(g) ΔH = -ve
what happens to the equilibrium constant of the reaction above if the temperature is increased?
A
it is unaffected
B
it becomes zero
C
it decrease
D
it increase
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
This given equation shows the forward reaction is exothermic, which means an increase in temperature will cause the equilibrium position to shift to left to favor reactant formation, i.e K decreases
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4491)