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.
Advertisement
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).
Advertisement
Sign up free to unlock
- Score tracking
- Practice history
- Saved questions
- Progress dashboard
- Personalized sessions
- Weak-topic breakdown
…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.