engineering chemistry MCQ #2176

What is the effect of decreasing the volume of the reaction system for the reaction N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3?

engineering chemistry MCQ #2176

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the effect of decreasing the volume of the reaction system for the reaction N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3?

    • A) Shifts to the right
    • B) Shifts to the left
    • C) No effect
    • D) Cannot be predicted

    Answer: Shifts to the right

    Explanation: Decreasing volume is equivalent to increasing pressure, which favors the side with fewer moles of gas, so it shifts to the right.