JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryEquilibriumJEE Main

The volume of the reaction vessel containing an equilibrium mixture in the reaction, SO₂Cl₂(g)⇌SO₂(g)+Cl₂(g), is increased. When equilibrium is reestablished:

Answer: (C)

Solution

Δn=+1; volume increase favours the side with more moles (products), increasing Cl₂ and SO₂ while decreasing SO₂Cl₂.

Question ID VK-136113