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Anhydrous calcium chloride is often used as a dessicant. In the presence of excess of CaCl2, the amount of the water taken up is governed by Kp=6.4×1085 for the following reaction at room temperature, CaCl2(s)+6H2O(g)CaCl2.6H2O(s). What is the equilibrium vapour pressure of water in a closed vessel that contains CaCl2(s)?

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PH2O=5×1015atm
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PH2O=6×1015atm
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PH2O=7×1015atm
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PH2O=9×1015atm
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Solution

The correct option is D PH2O=5×1015atm
CaCl2(s)+6H2O(g)CaCl2.6H2O(s)
For this reaction,
Kp=1/p6H2O=6.4×1085;pH2O=5×1015atm.

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