Asked by bob

Use the reaction to answer the question.

CO(g) + H2O(g) ⇄ CO2(g) + H2(g) + energy

Which change to the system would be favorable to the forward reaction?

(1 point)

an increase in the concentration of CO2

an increase in pressure

a decrease in pressure

an increase in the concentration of CO

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
An increase in the concentration of CO.

By Le Chatelier's principle, adding a reactant (CO) shifts the equilibrium right (forward). Increasing CO2 would shift it left; changing pressure has no effect because there are 2 gas moles on each side.