Question
Describe the effect of:
(a) addition of H2
(b) addition of CH3OH
(c) removal of CO
(d) removal of CH3OH
on the equilibrium of the reaction:
Solution
(a) According to Le-Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium will shift in the forward direction.
(b) According to Le-Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium will shift in the backward direction.
(c) According to Le-Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium will shift in the backward direction.
(d) According to Le-Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium will shift in the forward direction.
