NEET2014ChemistryChemical EquilibriumActual
The equilibrium constant for the reaction, 1 2 H _ 2(g) + 1 2 I _ 2(g) HI _ (g) is K_c . Equilibrium constant for the reaction, 2 HI _ (g) H _ 2(g) + I _ 2(g) will be
Options
- A1 / K_c
- B1 / (K_c )^2
- C2 / K_c
- D2 / (K_c )^2
Correct answer
B. 1 / (K_c )^2
Step-by-step solution
The given reaction is, 1 2 H _ 2(g) + 1 2 I _ 2(g) HI _ (g) Hence, K_c= [ HI ] [ H ₂ ]^ 1 / 2 [ I ₂ ]^ 1 / 2 Now, reverse the eqn. (i) and multiply by 2 , we get 2 HI H _ 2(g) + I _ 2(g) Hence, K_c^ = [ H ₂ ] [ I ₂ ] [ HI ]^2 Equating equations (ii) and (iii), we get K_c^ = 1 (K_c )^2