Consider the equilibrium CO(g) + 3H_2(g) ightleftharpoons CH_4(g) + H_2O(g) If the pressure applied over the system increases by two fold at constant temperature then: (A) Concentration of reactants and products increases. (B) Equilibrium will shift in forward direction. (C) Equilibrium constant increases since concentration of products increases. (D) Equilibrium constant remains unchanged as concentration of reactants and products remain same. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution & Explanation

### Core Logic Statement (A) is correct: Increasing pressure by compressing the volume increases active mass/concentration (c = n/V) for both reactants and products instantly. Statement (B) is correct: The reaction has Delta n_g = 2 - 4 = -2. Increasing pressure shifts equilibrium towards the direction of fewer gaseous moles, which is the forward path. Statement (C) is incorrect: Equilibrium constant (K) is exclusively temperature-dependent and does not alter with pressure changes. Statement (D) is correct: Confirms that equilibrium constant remains unchanged. ### Pattern Recognition Always remember: pressure changes shift positions but NEVER alter the value of the equilibrium constant K_c or K_p. Only temperature changes can change K. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium

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Q62 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Equilibrium Constant
For the given reaction, choose the correct expression of K_C from the following :- Fe_(aq)^3+ + SCN_(aq)^- rightleftharpoons (FeSCN)_(aq)^2+
  • A. K_C = frac[FeSCN^2+][Fe^3+][SCN^-]
  • B. K_C = frac[Fe^3+][SCN^-][FeSCN^2+]
  • C. K_C = frac[FeSCN^2+][Fe^3+]^2[SCN^-]^2
  • D. K_C = frac[FeSCN^2+]^2[Fe^3+][SCN^-]

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### Related Formula K_C = frac[textProducts][textReactants] ### Core Logic K_C = fractextProducts ion conc.textReactants ion conc. K_C = frac[FeSCN^2+][Fe^3+][SCN^-] ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium

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