Given the Equilibrium Constants for the Following Reactions

question 22

Multiple Choice

Given the equilibrium constants for the following reactions:
4Cu(s) + O₂(g)
2Cu₂O(s) ; K₁
2CuO(s)
Cu₂O(s) + ½ O₂(g) ; K₂
What is K for the system
2Cu(s) + O₂(g)
2CuO(s)
Equivalent to?

• A)(K₂)²/(K₁)
• B)K₁ × K₂
• C)(K₁)(K₂)^1/2
• D)(K2)^½/(K1)
• E)(K₁)^1/2/(K₂)

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