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The equilibrium constant for the reaction Br2(l)+Cl2(g)2BrCl(g) at 27C is Kp=1 atm. In a closed container of volume 164 L initially 10 moles of Cl2 are present at 27C. What minimum moles of Br2(l) must be introduced into this container so that the above equilibrium is maintained at a total pressure of 2.25 atm? Vapour pressure of Br2(l) at 27C is 0.25 atm. Assume that volume occupied by the liquid is negligible.
[R=0.082 Latmmol1K1 ,Atomic mass of bromine = 80]

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To maintain equilibrium there must be some moles of Br2(l) at equilibrium
Br2(l)Br2(g)

n=PVRT

n=(0.25)(164)(0.082)(300)=1.667

Now for equilibrium
Br2(l)+Cl22BrCl(g)
x 10
10-x 2x

Total gaseous moles = 10+x
We have PCl2+PBrCl=2atm
so
PCl2 = (10x)(10+x)× 2 atm

PBrCl = (2x)(10+x)× 2 atm

Kp=p2BrClpCl2
on putting values and solving
x = 3.333
Hence total moles of Br2(l) required to maintain both equilibria = 1.667 + 3.333 = 5

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