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JEEChemistryEquilibriumClass 11

What does “Le Chatelier's principle” actually mean in Equilibrium, and why does it matter for JEE?

if you disturb a system at equilibrium, it shifts to oppose the change.

In simple words: if you disturb a system at equilibrium, it shifts to oppose the change. Getting Le Chatelier's principle clear matters because JEE questions on Equilibrium usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Le Chatelier's principle

Common mistake

predicting the wrong direction of shift.

Memory tip

add a reactant → shifts right; increase pressure → shifts to fewer gas moles.

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