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Vapour density of PCl5 is 104.16 but when heated at 230C its vapour density is reduced to 62. The percentage dissociation of PCl5 at this temperature will be:

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6.8%
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68%
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46%
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64%
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Solution

The correct option is A 68%
PCl5PCl3+Cl2
At Initial C 0 0
At equilibrium C(1α) Cα Cα

Total moles at equilibrium=C(1α)+Cα+Cα=C(1+α)

For a reaction at equilibrium, vapour density is inversely proportional to the number of moles.

Therefore, Total moles at equilibriumInitial total mole=Vapour density initialVapour density at equilibrium
or, C(1+α)C=Dd

1+α=Dd

α=Dd1

here, D=104.16

d=62

Therefore, α=104.16621=0.68 or 68%

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