Answer to Question #265290 in Organic Chemistry for Jess

Question

The reaction of carbon disulfide with chlorine is as follows: CS2 (g) + 3 Cl2 (g) ⇋ CCl4 (g) + S2Cl2 (g) H = -238 kJ

Predict the effect of the following changes to the system on the direction of equilibrium.

a. The pressure on the system is doubled by halving the volume.

b. CCl4 is removed as it is generated.

c. Heat is added to the system.

Answer 1

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