The equilibrium, $2 C O (g) + O_{2} (g) \overset{}{⇌} 2 C O_{2} (g) + h e a t$ , is subjected to the following combination of stresses. In which one of the following cases, it is not possible to predict the effect of stress on the direction of reaction?

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Increase in temperature and decrease in volume

Addition of CO and removal of $C O_{2}$

Addition of a catalyst and decrease in temperature.

Addition of $O_{2}$ and decrease in volume.

answer is B.

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As both the stresses drive the reaction in opposite directions in (B), it is not possible to determine its effect on the direction of the reaction.

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