For the Reaction 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) 2SO₃(g)

question 41

Multiple Choice

For the reaction 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) 2SO₃(g)
At a certain temperature, the equilibrium concentrations were observed to be [SO₂] = 0.564 M, [O₂] = 7.50*10^-2 M, and [SO₃] = 0.650 M. Calculate the value of K for this system at this temperature.

• A) 15.4
• B) 27.2
• C) 9.99
• D) 236
• E) 17.7

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