Determine the Equilibrium Constant for the Following Reaction at 655

question 17

Multiple Choice

Determine the equilibrium constant for the following reaction at 655 K. HCN(g) + 2 H₂(g) → CH₃NH₂(g) ΔH° = -158 kJ; ΔS°= -219.9 J/K

• A) 3.99 × 10¹²
• B) 13.0
• C) 2.51 × 10^-13
• D) 3.26 × 10^-12
• E) 3.07 × 10¹¹

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