Select the correct statement from the following:

  • A
    Equilibrium constant changes with the addition of a catalyst.
  • B
    $A$ catalyst increases the rate of the forward reaction only.
  • C
    The ratio of the mixture at equilibrium is not changed by a catalyst.
  • D
    Catalysts are active only in solution.

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Consider the following reactions. In which cases is product formation favoured by decreased temperature?
$(a) \ N_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2NO_{(g)}; \ \Delta H^o = 181 \ kJ$
$(b) \ 2CO_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2CO_{(g)} + O_{2(g)}; \ \Delta H^o = 566 \ kJ$
$(c) \ H_{2(g)} + I_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2HI_{(g)}; \ \Delta H^o = -9.4 \ kJ$
$(d) \ H_{2(g)} + F_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2HF_{(g)}; \ \Delta H^o = -541 \ kJ$

Explain the effect of pressure change on an equilibrium system with suitable examples.

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For the reaction $aA + bB \rightleftharpoons cC + dD$,if the equilibrium shifts in the backward direction at low pressure and high temperature,which of the following is correct?

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Does the number of moles of reaction products increase,decrease,or remain the same when each of the following equilibria is subjected to a decrease in pressure by increasing the volume?
$(a) \quad PCl_{5(g)} \longleftrightarrow PCl_{3(g)} + Cl_{2(g)}$
$(b) \quad CaO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)} \longleftrightarrow CaCO_{3(s)}$
$(c) \quad 3Fe_{(s)} + 4H_2O_{(g)} \longleftrightarrow Fe_3O_{4(s)} + 4H_{2(g)}$

When $NaNO_{3(s)}$ is heated in a closed vessel,$O_{2(g)}$ is released and $NaNO_{2(s)}$ remains. The equilibrium is: $NaNO_{3(s)} \rightleftharpoons NaNO_{2(s)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)}$. Which of the following is correct?

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