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The endothermic reaction shown below is at equilibrium in a sealed flask, with significant amounts of both Ca(OH)2(s) and CaO(s) present. Which action will increase the amount of Ca(OH)2(s) at equilibrium?
Ca(OH)2(s) ⇌ CaO(s) + H2O(g) ∆H° > 0

A.

Crushing the Ca(OH)2(s) into smaller pieces

B.

Decreasing the temperature of the flask

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C.

Adding more CaO(s) to the flask

D.

Adding N2(g) to the flask

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