Consider the Reaction A(g) ⇌ 2B(g)where K_p = 4

question 21

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction A(g) ⇌ 2B(g) where K_p = 4.1 at 25°C.If 0.75 atm A(g) and 1.5 atm B(g) are initially present in a 1.0 L flask at 25°C,what change in partial pressures (if any) will occur in time?

• A) The partial pressure of A will decrease and the partial pressure of B will decrease.
• B) The partial pressure of A will decrease and the partial pressure of B will increase.
• C) The partial pressure of A will increase and the partial pressure of B will decrease.
• D) The partial pressure of A will increase and the partial pressure of B will increase.
• E) The partial pressures of both A and B will remain unchanged.

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