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What is the effect of reducing the volume on the system described below?

2C(*) + O2(g) ⇋ 2CO (g)

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*This can be explained on the basis of Le Chatelier’ principle.**

• On reducing the volume, the pressure will increase.

• By Le Chatelier' principle equilibrium will shift to the side accompanied by decrease of pressure, i.e. decrease in the number of gaseous ****, i.e. backward direction.

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