Sodium bicarbonate undergoes thermal decomposition according to the reaction 2 NaHCO3(s) ⇌ Na2CO3(s) + CO2(g) + H2O(g). How does the equilibrium position shift if Mg(ClO4)2(s) is added as a drying agent to remove H2O?

The equilibrium will shift towards forward direction if is added as a drying agent to remove .

Explanation:

As per Le Chatelier's principle, any disturbance caused in an equilibrium reaction will tend to shift the equilibrium in a direction away from the disturbance.

According to the given situation, is present on product side and when it is removed from the reaction on addition of is then disturbance on product side is actually decreasing.

Therefore, we can conclude that the equilibrium will shift towards forward direction.

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