Consider the Following Equilibrium: CO₂(g)+ H₂(g) CO(g)+ H₂O(g); K_c

question 65

Multiple Choice

Consider the following equilibrium: CO₂(g) + H₂(g) CO(g) + H₂O(g) ; K_c = 1.6 at 1260 K
Suppose 0.019 mol CO₂ and 0.030 mol H₂ are placed in a 3.00-L vessel at 1260 K.What is the equilibrium partial pressure of CO(g) ? (R = 0.0821 L · atm/K·mol)

• A) 4 atm
• B) 0.35 atm
• C) 1.6 atm
• D) 0.66 atm
• E) 1 atm

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