The K_eq for the Equilibrium Below Is 0

question 48

Multiple Choice

The K_eq for the equilibrium below is 0.112 at 700.0 °C. SO₂ (g) + O₂ (g) SO₃ (g)
What is the value of K_eq at this temperature for the following reaction?
2SO₂ (g) + O₂ (g) 2SO₃ (g)

• A)1.25 × 10^-2
• B)2.24 × 10^-1
• C)7.97 × 10¹
• D)4.46
• E)0.112

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