What Is the Equilibrium Constant Expression for the Following Reaction

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is the equilibrium constant expression for the following reaction? 2 CH₄(g) + O₂(g) 2 CO(g) + 4 H₂(g)

• A)Keq = [CH₄] [O₂] / [CO] [H₂]
• B)Keq = [CH₄]2 [O₂] / [CO]2 [H₂]4
• C)Keq = [CO] [H₂] / [CH₄] [O₂]
• D)Keq = [CO]2 [H₂]4 / [CH₄]2 [O₂]
• E)none of the above

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