The reaction N2O4 (g) ⇌2NO2 (g) is carried out at 298 K and 20 bar. Five moles of each of N2O4and NO2, are taken initially. Given: ΔfG∘ (N2O4) = 100 kJ mol−1 and ΔfG∘ (NO2) = 50 kJ mol−1. The reaction proceeds at an initial pressure of 20 bar. Determine the direction in which the reaction proceeds to achieve equilibrium. Also determine the amounts of N2O4 and NO2 when the reaction attains equilibrium.
Which of the following expressions is the correct equilibrium-constant expression for the equilibrium between dinitrogen tetroxide and nitrogen dioxide?
N2O4 (g) ⇌ 2NO2 (g)