Ammonium carbonate decomposes as
NH2COONH4 (s) ⇋ 2NH3 (g) + CO2 (g) For the reaction, KP=2.9×10−5 atm3. Calculate the total pressure at equilibrium if 1 mole of NH2COONH4is taken.
Correct option is b).
NH2COONH4 (s) ⇋ 2NH3(g) + CO2 (g)
At equilibrium, if partial pressure of CO2=p, and that of NH3 =2p.
Kp = (pNH3)2 × (pco2) =(2p)2 × p = 4p3 =2.9× 10−5
Solving for p, p = 1.935x 10−2.
Hence, total pressure = 3p = 0.0581 atm