In the reaction, A(s)+B(g)+Heat⇌2C(s)+2D(g) equilibrium is established. The pressure of D is increased and found be doubled when equilibrium is restablished. The factor by which B is changed is:
A
2
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B
3
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C
4
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D
√3
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Solution
The correct option is C 4 Assume at equilibrium, the pressures of B and D are 1 and 2 atm respectively. K=(1)(2)2=4 After second equilibrium, the pressure of C is doubled to 4. K=(PB)(4)2=4 PB=14. Thus, the pressure of B is reduced by a factor of 4.