The Equilibrium Constant for Reaction (1) Below Is 276

question 58

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium constant for reaction (1) below is 276. Under the same conditions, what is the equilibrium constant of reaction (2) ? (1) X₂(g) + Y₂(g) XY(g)
(2) 2XY(g) X₂(g) + Y₂(g)

• A) 6.02 × 10^-2
• B) 7.25 × 10^-3
• C) 3.62 × 10^-3
• D) 1.31 × 10^-5
• E) none of the above

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