At 700 K,K_p for the Following Equilibrium Is
5 $\times$

question 14

Multiple Choice

At 700 K,K_p for the following equilibrium is
5.6 $\times$ 10^-3.2HgO(s) 2Hg(l) + O₂(g)
Suppose 51.2 g of mercury(II) oxide is placed in a sealed 3.00-L vessel at 700 K.What is the partial pressure of oxygen gas at equilibrium? (R = 0.0821 L · atm/(K · mol) )

• A) 0.075 atm
• B) 0.0056 atm
• C) 4.5 atm
• D) 19 atm
• E) 2.3 atm

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