If solid copper(I) chloride is in equilibrium with a solution of copper(I) ions and chloride ions, how will that equilibrium be affected by the addition of sodium cyanide?

Question

CuCl_(s)  ⇆ Cu⁺_(aq) + Cl^-_(aq)

a. The equilibrium will not be affected by the addition of sodium cyanide.

b. The equilibrium will shift toward the products.

c. The equilibrium will shift toward the reactants.

Answer 1

a. The equilibrium will not be affected by the addition of sodium cyanide.