Question 22011ChemistryWAEC

Consider the following reaction equation: X(g)+Y(g)⇌XY(g);ΔH=+220KJmol−1.X_{\left(g\right)}+Y_{\left(g\right)}\rightleftharpoons XY_{\left(g\right)};\Delta H=+220KJmol^{-1}. If the temperature of the system is increased, the

A

backward reaction would be favoured,

B

forward reaction would be favoured

C

reaction would stop

D

reaction would be at equilibrium

Step-by-Step Explanation

Increasing the temperature of a system at equilibrium shifts the position of the equilibrium according to Le Chatelier's principle, which states that the system will adjust to counteract the change. In this endothermic reaction, where heat is absorbed (ΔH = +220 kJ/mol), raising the temperature favors the forward reaction that produces more product. Consequently, the equilibrium shifts to the right, resulting in an increased formation of XY.

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