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At equilibrium for an exothermic reaction, increasing pressure (for gas reaction with Δn < 0):
AShifts backward
BCannot predict
CShifts forward
DNo effect
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Shifts forward
Pressure increase shifts equilibrium toward fewer moles of gas (Δn < 0 means products have fewer moles). So shifts forward, favoring products.
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