The following reaction occurs in the Blast furnace where iron ore is reduced to iron metal:
\(\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3(s) + 3\text{CO}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{Fe}(l) + 3\text{CO}_2(g)\)
Using Le Chatelier's principle, predict which one of the following will not disturb the equilibrium.
\(\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3(s) + 3\text{CO}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{Fe}(l) + 3\text{CO}_2(g)\)
Using Le Chatelier's principle, predict which one of the following will not disturb the equilibrium.
- Addition of \( \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 \)
- Addition of \( \text{CO}_2 \)
- Removal of \( \text{CO} \)
- Removal of \( \text{CO}_2 \)
The Correct Option is A
Approach Solution - 1
Adding Fe2O3 will not disturb the equilibrium as it is a solid and its concentration does not appear in the equilibrium constant expression. Adding CO2 or removing CO2 will shift the equilibrium as per Le-Chatelier’s principle. Removing CO will also disturb the equilibrium by shifting it toward the reactants.
Thus, the correct answer is Option (1).
Approach Solution -2
\[ \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3(s) + 3\text{CO}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{Fe}(l) + 3\text{CO}_2(g) \] This reaction occurs in the blast furnace, where carbon monoxide reduces ferric oxide to metallic iron.
Step 2: Apply Le Chatelier’s principle
Le Chatelier’s principle states that if a system at equilibrium is subjected to a change in temperature, pressure, or concentration, the system shifts in such a way as to counteract that change.
Step 3: Analyze each possible disturbance
1. Change in the amount of gases (CO or CO₂):
Adding or removing either CO or CO₂ will affect the equilibrium because these are gaseous reactant and product. Their partial pressures appear in the equilibrium constant expression.
2. Change in temperature:
Changing temperature will also shift the equilibrium (depending on whether the reaction is endothermic or exothermic).
3. Change in pressure:
Since both sides have 3 moles of gas (3CO ↔ 3CO₂), changing pressure will not shift equilibrium due to equal moles of gas on both sides.
4. Addition of a solid or liquid (Fe₂O₃ or Fe):
The concentrations of pure solids and liquids are constant and do not appear in the equilibrium expression. Therefore, adding or removing a solid or liquid component will not affect the equilibrium position.
Step 4: Conclusion
Adding more solid \( \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 \) will not disturb the equilibrium because solids do not affect the equilibrium composition of gases in the system.
Final answer
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