Consider the reaction equilibrium $2SO_{2}(g) + O_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2{SO}_{3}(g),\ \mathrm{\Delta}H{^\circ} = - 198\ kJ$ On the basis of Le-Chatelier’s principle, the condition favourable for the forward reaction is

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It is an exothermic reaction, hence low temperature and increasing pressure will favour forward reaction

Q. Consider the reaction equilibrium $2SO_{2}(g) + O_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2{SO}_{3}(g),\ \mathrm{\Delta}H{^\circ} = - 198\ kJ$ On the basis of Le-Chatelier’s principle, the condition favourable for the forward reaction is

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