Chemistry-Chemical Equilibrium

NEET Chemistry Chemical Equilibrium Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): The equilibrium constant of a reaction decreases with an increase in temperature if the reaction is exothermic. | Reason (R): An increase in temperature shifts the equilibrium position of an exothermic reaction towards the reactants.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The equilibrium constant is temperature dependent and decreases for exothermic reactions when temperature increases, as the equilibrium shifts towards reactants, aligning with Le Chatelier's principle.

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