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What is the effect of compressing an equilibrium gas mixture if the product side has fewer gas moles?

A) Shift toward reactants

B) Shift toward products

C) A change in K at fixed temperature

D) No shift because gas stoichiometry never matters

Answer: B

Explanation: Higher pressure favors the side with fewer gas particles. The system partially counters the imposed compression.

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