The following reaction occurs in the Blast Furnace where iron ore is reduced to iron metal:

$F e_{2} O_{3} (s) + 3 C O (g) ⇌ 2 F e (l) + 3 C O_{2} (g)$

Using the Le Chatelier's principle, predict which one of the following will not disturb the equilibrium?

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It is heterogeneous equilibrium Fe is liquid Fe₂O₃is solid whose active mass is taken to be unity so, it will not be considered in k_p, k_c,& k_xexpresssion.
So, it will not disturb the equilibrium

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