The following reaction occurs in the blast furnace where iron ore is reduced to iron metal:
$Fe_2O_{3(s)} + 3CO_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2Fe_{(l)} + 3CO_{2(g)}$
Using Le Chatelier's principle,predict which one of the following will not disturb the equilibrium.

  • A
    Addition of $Fe_2O_3$
  • B
    Addition of $CO_2$
  • C
    Removal of $CO$
  • D
    Removal of $CO_2$

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