CaCO3(s)⇌CaO(s)+CO2(g) in closed container at equilibrium. What would be the effect of addition of CaCO3 on the equilibrium concentration of CO2 :
A
Increases
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B
Decreases
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C
Data is not sufficient
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D
Remains unaffected
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Solution
The correct option is D Remains unaffected CaCO3(s)⇌CaO(s)+CO2(g) K2=PCO2, therefore, Kc Konly depends upon concentration of CO2 as long as temperature remains contants and both CaCO3 and CaO(s) are present.