PCL5(g)= PCL3(g) + Cl2(g) In the reaction above, a decrease in pressure will

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PCL5(g)= PCL3(g) + Cl2(g)

In the reaction above, a decrease in pressure will

A. Decelerate the reaction
B. Increase yield of Pcl3
C. Increase the yield of Pcl5
D. Accurate the reaction

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

If we decrease the pressure in the reaction, there will be rapid breakage spilling of pcl5. And these follows a principle that molecule of gases tends to move from a region of higher pressure to low pressure. Option A,C,D will not be affected by pressure decrease

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