Under what vapour pressure of moisture in atmospheric conditions CuSO4⋅5H2O will be efflorescent if CuSO4⋅5H2O(s)⇌CuSO4⋅3H2O+2H2O(g);Kp=62.73(mm)2
A
3.66 mm
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B
7.92 mm
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C
15.84 mm
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B7.92 mm The reaction will proceed only when vapour pressure of moisture (P′H2O=√Kp=√62.73=7.92mm) in atmosphere is lesser than 7.92mm.
Thus, if PH2O<7.92,CuSO4⋅5H2O to show efflorescent nature.