However i have a question in textbook that how adjust the volume of the reaction vessel in order to maximize product yield from : 2C(s) + O2(g) ≒2CO(g)
For my answer, I think it should be decreasing the volume,then the total pressure of the system will increases.The equilibrium position is shifted to the left to decrease the number of moles of gaseous molecules.Therefore,the product yield can be maximized.
But the correct answer is increasing the volume from text book....could you explain it to me~~?