The Following Reaction, in CCl₄ Solvent, Has Been Studied at 25

question 22

Multiple Choice

The following reaction, in CCl₄ solvent, has been studied at 25 $\degree$ C.


The equilibrium constant K_c is known to be 0.141. If the initial concentration of chlorine is 0.0300 M and of bromine monochloride is 0.0200 M, what is the equilibrium concentration of bromine?

• A) 1.35 *10¯³ M
• B) 2.70 * 10¯³ M
• C) 8.82 * 10¯³ M
• D) 9.70 * 10¯² M
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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