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According to Le Chatelier's Principle, what will happen to the equilibrium of the reaction $N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3 + Heat$ if the temperature is increased?

AMore ammonia will be formed
BThe equilibrium shifts to the left (reactants)
CThe concentration of nitrogen will decrease
DThere will be no change

✓ Correct Answer: BThe equilibrium shifts to the left (reactants)

This is an exothermic reaction. Increasing temperature favors the endothermic direction (reverse), so the equilibrium shifts to the left.

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