The Equilibrium Constant for the Reaction of Bromine with Chlorine

question 85

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium constant for the reaction of bromine with chlorine to form bromine monochloride is 58.0 at a certain temperature. Br₂(g) + Cl₂(g) 2BrCl(g)
What is the equilibrium constant for the following reaction?
BrCl(g) Br₂(g) + Cl₂(g)

• A) 2.97 × 10^-4
• B) 1.72 × 10^-2
• C) 3.45 × 10^-2
• D) 1.31 × 10^-1
• E) > 1.00

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