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If helium is introduced in a reactor containing O2, SO2 and SO3 at equilibrium, so that total pressure increases while volume and temperature remains constant. In this case the dissociation of SO3 (as per Le Chatelier’s principle)?
AChanges unpredictably
BIncreases
CDecreases
DRemains unaltered
Correct answer
C. Decreases
Explanation
The correct answer is Decreases.