In the reaction, PCl5⇌PCl3+Cl2, the amount of PCl5,PCl3 and PCl2 at equilibrium are 2 moles each and the total pressure is 3 atm. The equilibrium constant Kp is:
A
1.0 atm
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B
2.0 atm
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C
3.0 atm
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D
6.0 atm
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Solution
The correct option is A1.0 atm
Ppcl5=2×3=6atm
Ppcl3=6atm
Ppcl2=6atm
2pcl5⇌2pcl3+cl2
Kp=(Partial pressure of productspartial pressure of reactants)