The following reaction is at equilibrium at a pressure of 1 atm, in a closed container: C2H2(g) + 2H2(g) S C2H6(g); AH° =-311 kJ Which direction does the reaction shift when the reactor temperature is decreased? O toward reactants O toward products O no effect O cannot be determined

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The following reaction is at equilibrium at a pressure of 1 atm, in a closed container: C2H2(g) + 2H2(g) S C2H6(g); AH° =-311 kJ
Which direction does the reaction shift when the reactor temperature is decreased?
O toward reactants
O toward products
O no effect
O cannot be determined
Transcribed Image Text:The following reaction is at equilibrium at a pressure of 1 atm, in a closed container: C2H2(g) + 2H2(g) S C2H6(g); AH° =-311 kJ Which direction does the reaction shift when the reactor temperature is decreased? O toward reactants O toward products O no effect O cannot be determined
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