Equilibrium Constant and Standard Free Energy Change
For the react...
Question
For the reaction in equilibrium
(I) CO(g)+12O2(g)⇌CO2(g)
(II) 2CO(g)+O2(g)⇌2CO2(g)
Then,
Equilibrium constant
Free energy change
K1
ΔG1
K2
ΔG2
A
K2=K21,ΔG2=2ΔG1
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
K2=2K1,ΔG2=2ΔG1
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
K1=2K2,ΔG1=2ΔG1
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
K2=K21,ΔG2=2ΔG21
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is AK2=K21,ΔG2=2ΔG1 For the reaction, CO(g)+12O2(g)⇌CO2(g) ...(1) K1=[CO2][CO][O2]12
Again for the reaction, 2CO(g)+O2(g)⇌2CO2(g) K2=[CO2]2[CO]2[O2]=K21
We know, ΔG1=−2.303RTlogK1 ΔG2=−2.303RTlogK2=2.303RTlogK21 ⇒ΔG2=2×(−2.303RTlogK1)=2ΔG1