At 340 K, K_P = 69 for the Reaction H₂(g)

question 48

Multiple Choice

At 340. K, K_P = 69 for the reaction H₂(g) + I₂(g) 2HI(g) . Suppose 50.0 g of HI is injected into an evacuated 5.00-L rigid cylinder at 340. K. What is the total pressure inside the cylinder when the system comes to equilibrium?

• A) 2.60 atm
• B) 1.76 atm
• C) 0.424 atm
• D) 2.18 atm
• E) 0.171 atm

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