The Reaction of Nitrogen with Oxygen to Form Nitrogen Monoxide

question 86

Multiple Choice

The reaction of nitrogen with oxygen to form nitrogen monoxide can be represented by the following equation. N₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇄ 2NO(g)
At 2000°C, the equilibrium constant, K_c, has a value of 4.10 × 10⁻⁴. What is the value of K_p?

• A)2.17 × 10 ⁻⁸
• B)4.10 × 10 ⁻⁴
• C)7.65 × 10 ⁻²
• D)7.75
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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