Given the Thermodynamic Data in the Table Below, Calculate the Equilibrium

question 74

Multiple Choice

Given the thermodynamic data in the table below, calculate the equilibrium constant (at 298 K) for the reaction: 2 SO₂ (g) + O₂ (g) 2 SO₃ (g)

• A)2.40 × 10²⁴
• B)1.06
• C)1.95
• D)3.82 × 10²³
• E)More data are needed.

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