MCQ
When a sample of $NO_2$ is placed in a container, this equilibrium is rapidly established. $2N{O_2}\left( g \right) \rightleftharpoons {N_2}{O_4}\left( g \right)$ If this equilibrium mixture is a darker colour at high temperatures and at low pressure , which of these statements about the reaction is true?
  • The reaction is exothermic and $NO_2$ is darker in colour than $N_2O_4$
  • B
    The reaction is exothermic and $N_2O_4$ is darker in colour than $NO_2$
  • C
    The reaction is endothermic and $NO_2$ is darker in colour than $N_2O_4$
  • D
    The reaction is endothermic and $N_2O_4$ is darker in colour than $NO_2$

Answer

Correct option: A.
The reaction is exothermic and $NO_2$ is darker in colour than $N_2O_4$
a
The heat shifts towards to the $NO _2$ and tube turns dark and the formation of $N _2 O _4$ is an exothermic reaction. The lowering of temperature shifts the equilibrium in favour of colourless $N _2 O _4$.

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