
For the reaction 2NO2 –> N2O4, which of the following is true?
I. Adding NO2 shifts the equilibrium to the right.
II. Increasing the volume of the container shifts the equilibrium to the right.
III. Adding helium gas to the container shifts the equilibrium to the right.

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Correct Answer:
A. I only.
The reaction shifts to the right to accommodate added NO2. Increasing the volume has the reverse effect – there’s more room for the more numerous NO2’s. Adding an inert gas raises the total pressure, but only partial pressures of reactants and products figure into the equilibrium expression.
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