Consider the following reaction : For each of the following cases
the direction in which the equilibrium shifts is : (a) Temperature is decreased. (b) Pressure is increased by adding N2 at constant T.
Option: 1 (a) towards product, (b) towards reactant
Option: 2 (a) towards reactant, (b) towards product
Option: 3 (a) towards reactant, (b) no change
Option: 4 (a) towards product, (b) no change
N2(g) + 3H2(g) ? 2NH2(g) + heat (exothermic)
(a) Temperature decreased → favors product (forward reaction)
(b) Adding N2 at constant T → increases reactant → shifts towards product
Correct Answer: Option 4 — (a) towards product, (b) no change
If N? is added as a reactant, then Option 1 is correct.
So, the final answer depends on how pressure is increased.