Which Is the Correct Equilibrium Constant Expression for the Following

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct equilibrium constant expression for the following reaction? 2BrCl₃(g) Br₂(g) + 3Cl₂(g)

• A)K_c = [Br₂] [Cl₂]/[BrCl₃]
• B)K_c = [Br₂] [Cl₂]⁵/[BrCl₃]²
• C)K_c = [Br₂] [Cl₂]³/[BrCl₃]²
• D)K_c = [BrCl₃]²/([Br₂] × [Cl₂]³)
• E)K_c = 2[BrCl₃]²/([Br₂] × 3[Cl₂]³)

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