The following reaction occurs in the Blast Furnace where iron ore is reduced to iron metal : Fe2O3(s) + 3 CO(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 2 Fe(1) + 3 CO2(g) Using the Le Chatelier’s principle, predict which one of the following will not disturb the equilibrium ?

Question

The following reaction occurs in the Blast Furnace where iron ore is reduced to iron metal :

Fe₂O₃(s) + 3 CO(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 2 Fe(1) + 3 CO₂(g)

Using the Le Chatelier’s principle, predict which one of the following will not disturb the equilibrium ?

Removal of CO

Removal of CO₂

Addition of CO₂

Addition of Fe₂O₃

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