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Consider the following equilibrium reaction: \(2AB_{{2}{(g)}...

Consider the following equilibrium reaction: \(2AB_{{2}{(g)}} + B_{{2}{(g)}} \to 2AB_{{3}{(g)}}\). \(\Delta H= -X kJmol^{-1}\). The backward reaction will be favored by

A.

a decrease in pressure

B.

an increase in pressure

C.

a decrease in temperature

D.

an introduction of a positive catalyst

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Correct answer is A

The equilibrium position is shifted to the left with a decrease in pressure in this system because the number of gaseous molecules on the right is less. (Le-Chatelier's principle).

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