Question

Decrease in inerts for an endothermic reaction ____

(a) Increases conversion

(b) Decreases conversion

(c) Has no effect on conversion

(d) Initially increases and then decreases conversion

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Decreases conversion

The explanation is: Upon increasing inerts for an endothermic reaction, the curve shifts away faster from isothermal conditions. The conversion decreases and finally drops to zero as the inert concentration decreases.