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Given the equilibrium constants:-CI+HgCI+HgCI2; K1=3×106.
HgCI2+CIHgCI3; K2=8.9.
The equilibrium constants for the disproportionation equilibrium 2HgCI2HgCI+HgCI3 is :

A
3×106
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4×106
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3.5×106
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4.5×106
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Solution

The correct option is A 3×106
CI+HgCI+HgCI2; K1=3×106 ...... (1)
HgCI2+CIHgCI3; K2=8.9......(2)
2HgCI2HgCI+HgCI3......(3).
The reaction (1) is reversed and added to reaction (2) to obtain the reaction (3).
Hence, the equilibrium constant for the third reaction will be K=8.93×106=3×106

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