Calculate K_c for the Reaction 2HI(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ H₂(g) + I₂(g) Given That the Concentrations of Each Species

question 79

Multiple Choice

Calculate K_c for the reaction 2HI(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ H₂(g) + I₂(g) given that the concentrations of each species at equilibrium are as follows: [HI] = 0.85 mol/L, [I₂] = 0.60 mol/L, [H₂] = 0.27 mol/L.

• A) 5.25
• B) 0.22
• C) 4.5
• D) 0.19
• E) 1.6 * 10²

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