Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

The reaction N2O4(g)⇌2 NO2(g)\text{N}_2\text{O}_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\,\text{NO}_2(g) has an equilibrium constant Kc=6.5×10−6K_c = 6.5 \times 10^{-6} at 298 K. Which statement best describes the composition of the equilibrium mixture under these conditions? a) The mixture contains almost exclusively NO2\mathrm{NO_2}, because the value of KcK_c is much less than 1. b) The mixture contains almost exclusively N2O4\mathrm{N_2O_4}, because the value of KcK_c is much less than 1. c) The composition cannot be predicted from KcK_c alone; the initial concentrations must be known. d) The mixture contains more NO2\mathrm{NO_2} than N2O4\mathrm{N_2O_4} because there are more moles of gas on the product side, so the equilibrium shifts toward the products.

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