Question

what will be the effect of increase in pressure on the following equilibrium. Explain ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

When there is an increase in pressure, the equilibrium will shift towards the side of the reaction with fewer moles of gas. When there is a decrease in pressure, the equilibrium will shift towards the side of the reaction with more moles of gas.

Answer 2

The effect of increase in pressure on the given equilibrium will be that the equilibrium will shift in backward direction.

• This is in accordance with Le Chatelier's principle which states that the equilibrium will shift in the direction of fewer gas molecules.
• In the given equilibrium, reactant side have 0 gas molecules whereas product side have 1 gas molecule. So with increase in pressure the equilibrium will shift in direction of lesser gas molecules i.e. the reactant side.

Hence, the equilibrium will be shifted in backward direction.