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1. Q702017 · 9 Apr 2017 · Shift 1

   The following reaction occurs in the Blast Furnace where iron ore is reduced to iron metal : $\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_3(\mathrm{s})+3\mathrm{CO}(\mathrm{g})\rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{l})+3\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{O}}_2(\mathrm{g})$ Using the Le Chatelier’s principle, predict which one of the following will not disturb the equilibrium ?

   1. A.Removal of $\mathrm{CO}$
   2. B.Removal of $\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{O}}_2$
   3. C.Addition of $\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{O}}_2$
   4. D.Addition of $\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_3$
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   Answer: D