Smog contains formaldehyde that is responsible for an eye burning sensation. Formaldehyde, CH 2 O, is produced

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Smog contains formaldehyde that is responsible for an eye burning sensation. Formaldehyde, CH2O, is produced from the reaction of ozone and atmospheric ethylene, C2H4, as follows. 

2 C2H4(g) + 2 O3(g) ⇄ 4 CH2O(g) + O2(g) + heat 

Predict the direction of equilibrium shift for each of the following stresses:

(a) Increase [C2H4]

(b) Decrease [O3]

(c) Increase [CH2O]

(d) Decrease [O2]

(e) Increase temperature

(f) Decrease temperature

(g) Increase volume

(h) Decrease volume

(i) Add Ne inert gas

(j) Ultraviolet light.

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