The KP value for the reaction H2(g)+I2(g)⇌2HI(g) at 460oC is 49. If the initial pressure of H2 and I2 is 0.5atm respectively, determine the partial pressure of H2 in atm at equilibrium.(give your answer upto 2 decimal)
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Solution
According to the given reaction,
H2+I2⇌2HIInitialpressure0.50.50Atequilibrium(0.5−x)(0.5−x)2x(from stoichiometry of equation)
using the formula, KP=P2HIPH2×PI2 49=(2x)2(0.5−x)2 x=0.39atm ∴ Pressure of H2 at equilibrium =(0.5−x)=0.11atm