Consider the following equilibrium reaction and its value of ΔH°. 2 SO2 (g)   +   O2 (g)   ⇋⇋   2 SO3(g)       ΔH° = -198 kJ Predict whether the reaction will shift towards the products or reactants with a decrease in the temperature. Select one: a. Shift towards the reactants. b. Shift towards the products. c. The temperature change would have no effect.

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Consider the following equilibrium reaction and its value of ΔH°.

2 SO2 (g)   +   O2 (g)   ⇋⇋   2 SO3(g)       ΔH° = -198 kJ

Predict whether the reaction will shift towards the products or reactants with a decrease in the temperature.

Select one:
a. Shift towards the reactants.
b. Shift towards the products.
c. The temperature change would have no effect.
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