What Is the Equilibrium Constant Expression for the Following Reaction

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the equilibrium constant expression for the following reaction? CO(g) + 2 H₂(g) CH₃OH(l)

• A)Keq = [CH₃OH] / [CO] [H₂]
• B)Keq = [CH₃OH] / [CO] [H₂]2
• C)Keq = [CO] [H₂]2
• D)Keq = 1 / [CO] [H₂]2
• E)none of the above

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