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The reaction 2HI(g)H2(g)+I2(g) is initiated within a flask with 0.2 atm pressure of HI. If the partial pressure of HI(g) at equilibrium is 0.04 atm the equilibrium constant of the reaction is

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4
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16
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25
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20
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Solution

The correct option is A 4
at equilibrium ,
pressure of HI = 0.2 - 2x = 0.04
2x = 0.2 - 0.04 = 0.16
x = 0.08 atm

so, pressure of H2 and I2 at equilibrium is 0.08 atm .
e.g., at equilibrium ,


Kp = 0.08atm × 0.08atm/(0.04atm)²= 4

hence, Kp = 4


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