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The reaction, SO2 (g) + Cl2 (g) SO2Cl2 (l) is exothermic. A mixture of SO2 , Cl2 and SO2Cl2 is at equilibrium in a closed container. Now, a certain amount of SO2is added to the mixture, the volume remaining the same. Which of the following statement is true?

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The pressure inside the container will not change
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The temperature will not change
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The temperature will increase
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the temperature will decrease
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Solution

The correct option is C The temperature will increase
On addition of SO2, equilibrium shifts forward. As it is exothermic, temperature will increase.

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