Consider the chemical equation in equilibrium. 2 cap h sub 2 g plus cap o sub 2 times g if and only if 2 cap h sub 2 cap o g What will happen if the pressure of the system is increased?

Increasing pressure shifts a gaseous equilibrium toward the side with fewer gas particles. The left side has 3 moles of gas (2 H₂ + 1 O₂), while the right side has 2 moles of gas (2 H₂O). Therefore, the forward reaction is favored, so the correct choice is “The forward reaction will be favored.”

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