Determine the Equilibrium Constant for the Following Reaction at 498

question 124

Multiple Choice

Determine the equilibrium constant for the following reaction at 498 K: 2 Hg(g) + O₂(g) → 2HgO(s) Δ_rH° = -304.2 kJ mol^-1; Δ_rS° = -414.2 J K^-1 mol^-1

• A) 1.87 × 10¹⁰
• B) 8.10 × 10³¹
• C) 2.31 × 10^-22
• D) 5.34 × 10^-11
• E) 4.33 × 10²¹

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