Kc = 2.90 x 10-2 and ΔHo = 198 kJ/mol at 1150K. Which of the following changes will favor the production of SO2?

Consider the following system at equilibrium:

2SO3(g) 2SO2(g) + O2(g)

Kc = 2.90 x 10-2 and ΔHo = 198 kJ/mol at 1150K. Which of the following changes will favor the production of SO2?


a. Increasing the temperature
b. Increasing the pressure
c. Adding O2 gas
d. Adding sulfur, S
e. Adding a catalyst


Answer: a. Increasing the temperature


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