Consider this reaction at equilibrium:
Predict whether the reaction will shift left, shift right, or remain unchanged after each disturbance:
a. COCl2 is added to the reaction mixture.
b. Cl2 is added to the reaction mixture.
c. COCl2 is removed from the reaction mixture.
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