*will mark you brainliest + 15 points ** why does the equilibrium of a system shift when the pressure is increased? a. to maximize the stress on the system b. to stop restoring equilibrium to the system c. to increase the total moles of gas in the system d. to decrease the total moles of gas in the system

D. To decrease the total moles of gas in the system

Explanation:

Any change in the equilibrium is studied on the basis of Le-Chatelier's principle.

This principle states that if there is any change in the variables of the reaction, the equilibrium will shift in the direction to minimize the effect.

when the pressure is increased, , the volume will decrease according to Boyle's Law. Now, according to the Le-Chatelier's principle, the equilibrium will shift in the direction where decrease in pressure is taking place.

As the pressure is directly proportional to the number of moles of gas molecules. So, the equilibrium will shift in a direction where the total moles of gas are decreasing.

Thus the correct answer is to decrease the total moles of gas in the system.

D

Explanation:

to increase the total moles of gas in the system

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