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At 675 K, H2(g) and CO2(g) react to form CO(g) and H2O(g),Kp for the reaction is 0.16. If a mixture of 0.25 mole of H2(g) and 0.25 mole of CO2 is heated at 675 K, mole percentage of CO(g) in equilibrium mixture is:

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7.14
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14.28
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28.57
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33.33
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Solution

The correct option is B 14.28

H2
CO2
CO
H2O
Initial moles:
0.25
0.25
0
0
Moles at equilibrium: 0.25x0.25x
x
x
The expression for the equilibrium constant is x0.25x×x0.25x=0.16
Hence, x=0.2
Thus, mole percentage of CO in the equilibrium mixture is 0.20.5×100=14.28%

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