Determine the Equilibrium Constant for the Following Reaction at 298

question 48

Multiple Choice

Determine the equilibrium constant for the following reaction at 298 K: SO₃(g) + H₂O(g) → H₂SO₄(l) Δ_rG° = -90.5 kJ mol^-1

• A) 1.37 × 10^-16
• B) 4.78 × 10¹¹
• C) 9.11 × 10^-8
• D) 7.31 × 10¹⁵
• E) 0.964

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