For the Reaction 2NO(g) + O₂(g) 2NO₂(g)

question 32

Multiple Choice

For the reaction 2NO(g) + O₂(g) 2NO₂(g)
At a certain temperature, the equilibrium concentrations were found to be [NO₂] = 2.6 *10^-3 M, [O₂]= 1.0 *10^-2 M, and [NO] = 2.0 * 10^-3 M. Calculate the value of the equilibrium constant from these data (delete units) .

• A) 1.7 * 10²
• B) 6.5 * 10⁴
• C) 1.3 *10²
• D) 5.9 * 10^-3
• E) none of these

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