The following equilibrium is exothermic. How could the yield of diiodine pentoxide be increased? I2(g) +...

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The following equilibrium is exothermic. How could the yield ofdiiodine pentoxide be increased? I2(g) + 5CO2(g) < --> 5CO(g)+ I2O5(g)

A. by decreasing the pressure

B. by increasing the pressure

C. by decreasing the volume of the reaction vessel

D. by decreasing the temperature

E. by increasing the temperature

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I2(g) + 5CO2(g) < --> 5CO(g) + I2O5(g)

Exothermic reaction is takes place at low temperature. When temperature is decreases equilibrium shift to right side.

D. by decreasing the temperature


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