Consider the following reaction: 2 SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 SO₃(g). If you decrease the volume of the reaction chamber, you would observe A) an increase in SO₂. B) an increase in O₂. C) an increase in SO₃. D) both (A) and (B). E) none of the above.

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Consider the following reaction: 2 SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 SO₃(g). If you decrease the volume of the reaction chamber, you would observe

A) an increase in SO₂.
B) an increase in O₂.
C) an increase in SO₃.
D) both (A) and (B).
E) none of the above.
 
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