Calculate the Equilibrium Constant for the Decomposition of Water 2H₂O(l) $\Delta$

question 83

Multiple Choice

Calculate the equilibrium constant for the decomposition of water 2H₂O(l) 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)
At 25°C, given that $\Delta$ G°_f (H₂O(l) ) = -237.2 kJ/mol.

• A)0.83
• B)6.3 \(\times\) 10^-84
• C)2.5 \(\times\) 10^-42
• D)1.6 \(\times\) 10⁸³
• E)4.7 \(\times\) 10⁵

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