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If this is in equilbirium
First, let us state the Le Chatelier principle which deals with changes in an equilibrium:
The statement is as follows:
If any equilibrium is disturbed, that is, change in conditions such as P,T, concentration, partial pressure, etc.., the system will counterbalance such change in order to favour the system's equilbirium.
CO+ 3H2(g) <> CH4 + H2O
If CH4 is removed, then the products decrease
Q = [CH4][H"] /([CO]H2]^3)
Q decreases, meaning that the equilibrium must counterbalance
if must react all CO, H2, to form more CH4 and recover
shift goes from reactants to product to the right )