Post-UTME Chemistry 2016 Objective — Question 9
Question 9 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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CO2(g) + H2(g) <=> CO(g) + H2O(g), delta H = +41kJ. In the reaction above, increase in temperature will
- A. not affect the equilibrium position
- B. shift the equilibrium position to the left
- C. shift the equilibrium position to the rightCorrect
- D. cause the reaction to be exothermic
Explanation
Since the forward reaction is endothermic, an increase in temperature shifts the equilibrium to the right (towards products).
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