MCQ
The gas phase reaction $2NO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons   N_2O_4 (g)$ is an exothermic reaction. The decomposition of $N_2O_4,$ in equilibrium mixutre of  $NO_2(g)$  and $N_2O_4(g),$ can be increased by
  • addition of an inert gas at constant pressure
  • B
    lowering the temperature
  • C
    increasing the pressure
  • D
    addition of an inert gas at constant volume

Answer

Correct option: A.
addition of an inert gas at constant pressure
a
Reaction at equilibirium  ${N_2}{O_4}\, \rightleftharpoons \,2N{O_2}$

According to Le chatelier's principle-

$(a)$  addition of an inert gas at constant pressure will increase volume and equilibirium shifts towards more number of molecules.
$(b)$  Decomposition of  $N_2O_4$  will be endothermic, so reaction wil  move in forward reaction when temperature is increased.So, It is incorrect. It will not effect reaction (volume is constant)
$(c)$ Increasing the pressure on a gas reaction shifts the position of equilibirium towards
the side with fewer molecules. So, It will move in backward direction which leads to formation of $N_2O_4$ from $NO_2$

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