What is the effect of adding an inert gas(say He or N2):
(i) at constant volume and
(ii) at the constant pressure on the following equilibrium:
Which of the following reactions will get affected by increasing the pressure? Also, mention whether the change will cause the reaction to go into forward or backward direction?
(a)
(b)
(i) The value of Kp remains unchanged on increasing the pressure. According to Le Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium will shift in the backward direction.
(ii) In case of endothermic reactions the value of increases with the increase in temperature. According to Le Chatelier principle, equilibrium will shift in the forward direction.
(iii) Kp will remain undisturbed i.e. equilibrium composition will not be disturbed but equilibrium will be attained equally.However, in the presence of a catalyst, the equilibrium would be attained quickly.
Describe the effect of:
(a) addition of H2
(b) addition of CH3OH
(c) removal of CO
(d) removal of CH3OH
on the equilibrium of the reaction: