Question

What would happen to the equilibrium system shown here if oxygen were added?
$4{NH}_{3\left(g\right)}+5O_{2\left(g\right)}\iff 4{NO}_{\left(g\right)}+6H_2{O}_{\left(g\right)}$

• A. More ammonia would be produced.
• B. More oxygen would be produced.
• C. The equilibrium would shift to the right.
• D. The equilibrium would shift to the left.
• E. Nothing would happen since the temperature is constant.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The equilibrium would shift to the right.

Addition of more oxygen will shift the reaction towards forward direction according to the Le-Chatelier principle.