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Two coupled gas-phase isomerisations occur at constant volume and temperature: with , and with . The mixture has , and . Which statement describes the initial net changes?

  1. A decreases, while and both increase
  2. B increases, while and both decrease
  3. C increases and decreases
  4. D increases and also increases

Answer: B

For step 1, , so converts into . For step 2, , so converts into . Both steps produce at the expense of and .
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