Question 15 Consider the following equilibrium, established in a 2.0 L flask at 50°C. CS₂(g) + 4H₂(g) →CH4(g) + 2H₂S(g) If the pressure is increased by decreasing the volume of the container, in which direction will the equilibrium shift?

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Consider the following equilibrium, established in a 2.0 L flask at 50°C.
CS₂(g) + 4H₂(g) CH4(g) + 2H₂S(g)
If the pressure is increased by decreasing the volume of the container, in which
direction will the equilibrium shift?
To the left.
To the right.
The equilibrium will not shift.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 15 Consider the following equilibrium, established in a 2.0 L flask at 50°C. CS₂(g) + 4H₂(g) CH4(g) + 2H₂S(g) If the pressure is increased by decreasing the volume of the container, in which direction will the equilibrium shift? To the left. To the right. The equilibrium will not shift.
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