Question
Standard Gibb’s free energy change for isomerization reaction $$cis{\text{ - }}2{\text{ - pentene}} \rightleftharpoons trans{\text{ - }}2{\text{ - pentene}}$$ is $$ - 3.67\,kJ/mol$$ at $$400\,K.$$ If more $$trans{\text{ - }}2{\text{ - pentene}}$$ is added to the reaction vessel, then
A.
more $$cis{\text{ - }}2{\text{ - pentene}}$$ is formed
B.
equilibrium remains unaffected
C.
additional $$trans{\text{ - }}2{\text{ - pentene}}$$ is formed
D.
equilibrium is shifted in forward direction
Answer :
more $$cis{\text{ - }}2{\text{ - pentene}}$$ is formed
Solution :
If more $$trans{\text{ - }}2{\text{ - pentene}}$$ is added, then its concentration in right hand side will increase. But in order to maintain the $$K$$ constant, concentration of $$cis{\text{ - }}2{\text{ - pentene}}$$ will also increase. Therefore more $$cis{\text{ - }}2{\text{ - pentene}}$$ will be formed.