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A gas equilibrium is compressed. Which side is favoured?
AFewer gas moles
BMore gas moles
CHeavier gas
DColoured gas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Fewer gas moles
Raising pressure by decreasing volume pushes the system toward the side with fewer gas moles, which lowers the pressure.
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