The optimum temperature and pressure conditions for the reactions 2CO (g) + O2 (g) → 2CO2 (g) and 2NO (g) → N2(g) + O2 (g) can be determined using Le Chatelier's Principle. For the combustion of carbon monoxide, higher temperatures favor the formation of carbon dioxide, while for the decomposition of nitrogen monoxide, lower temperatures and reduced pressure enhance the yield of nitrogen and oxygen. Understanding these principles is essential for optimizing reaction conditions in chemical processes.
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