The Decomposition of NOCl to Form NO and Cl₂, 2

question 116

Multiple Choice

The decomposition of NOCl to form NO and Cl₂, 2 NOCl(g) ⇄ 2 NO(g) + CL₂ (g) , has a K_p value of 1.6 *10^-5 at some temperature.If the initial partial pressures of NO and Cl₂ in a closed container are 0.80 atm and 0.40 atm, respectively, what is the approximate equilibrium partial pressure of NOCl?

• A)0.77 atm
• B)0.79 atm
• C)0.80 atm
• D)0.014 atm
• E)0.027 atm

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