The Equilibrium Constant,K,for the Reaction 2HgO(s) 2Hg(l)+ O₂(g)

question 70

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium constant,K,for the reaction 2HgO(s) 2Hg(l) + O₂(g)
Is 1.2  10^30.Calculate K for the reaction
1/2O₂(g) + Hg(l) HgO(s) .

• A)(  1.1  10 ^{ 15} )
• B)8.3  10²⁹
• C)4.2  10²⁹
• D)9.1  10¹⁴
• E)1.1  10 ^{ 15}

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