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For 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2SO₃(g), ΔH is negative. Raising the temperature will

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Answer: A. shift the equilibrium to the left and reduce the yield of SO₃

The forward reaction is exothermic, so heating favours the backward (endothermic) reaction.

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