At 850°C, the Equilibrium Constant K_p for the Reaction C(s)

question 58

Multiple Choice

At 850°C, the equilibrium constant K_p for the reaction C(s) + CO₂(g) ⇄ 2CO(g)
Has a value of 10.7. If the total pressure in the system at equilibrium is 1.000 atm, what is the partial pressure of carbon monoxide?

• A)0.362 atm
• B)0.489 atm
• C)0.667 atm
• D)0.915 atm
• E)0.921 atm

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