Consider the gas-phase reaction:

Suppose it is at equilibrium inside of a closed vessel. Next, the volume of the closed vessel is suddenly decreased, increasing the overall pressure inside the flask. According to Le Châtelier’s principle, which way will the reaction shift, and why? Then explain why the reaction N₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇆ 2NO(g) would not shift when exposed to the same type of disturbance.

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N₂(g) +3 H₂(g) → 2NH3(g)