For the equilibrium system 2HX(g)⇌H2(g)+X2(g) the equilibrium constant is 1.0×10−5. What is the concentration of HX if the equilibrium concentration of H2 and X2 are 1.2×10−3M, and 1.2×10−4M respectively?
A
12×10−4M
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B
12×10−3M
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C
12×10−2M
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D
12×10−1M
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Solution
The correct option is C12×10−2M At equilibrium 2HX?⇌H2(g)1.2×10−3M+X2(g)1.2×10−4M K=[H2][X2][HX]2 10−5=1.2×10−3×1.2×10−4[HX]2 [HX]=√1.2×1.2×10−710−5 =1.2×10−1 =12×10−2M