Q. Formation of from and is an exothermic process. The equilibrium system can be represented as

Which of the following will increase quantity of in the equilibrium mixture?

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Solution:

Using Le-chetelier principle the formation of is favoured by
(i) Decrease in temperature as it is an exothermic reaction.
(ii) Increase in pressure as volume is decreasing here.
(iii) Increasing concentration of chlorine and fluorine.