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JAMB Chemistry 2012 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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2CO(g)+ O2(g)⇌2CO2(g). In the reaction above, high pressure will favour the forward reaction because

  • A. high pressure favours gas formation
  • B. the reaction is in dynamic equilibrium
  • C. the reaction is exothermic
  • D. the process occurs with a decrease in volumeCorrect

Explanation

High pressure will favour the forward reaction because the process occurs with a decrease in volume (fewer moles of gas on the product side).

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