The reaction system POCl3(g)<==> POCl(g) + Cl2(g)?

Question

The reaction system

POCl3(g) <==> POCl(g) + Cl2(g)

is at equilibrium. Which of the following statements describes the behavior of the system if POCl is added to the container?

A. The forward reaction will proceed to establish equilibrium.

B. The reverse reaction will proceed to establish equilibrium.

C. The partial pressures of POCl3 and POCl will remain steady while the partial pressure of chlorine increases.

D. The partial pressure of chlorine remains steady while the partial pressures of POCl3 and POCl increase.

E. The partial pressure of chlorine will increase while the partial pressure of POCl decreases

Answer 1

B