COMEDK2014ChemistryChemical Equilibrium
One mole of PCl ₅ is heated in a closed 2 dm ³ vessel. At equilibrium 40 % PCl ₅ is dissociated. Calculate the equilibrium constant.
Options
- A0.066
- B0.154
- C0.133
- D0.266
Correct answer
C. 0.133
Step-by-step solution
PCl ₅ PCl ₃+ Cl ₂ Initial conc. 1 2 =0.5 0 0 Equili. conc. 1-0.4 2 = 0.6 2 0.4 2 0.4 2 K_ C = [ PCl ₃ ] [ Cl ₂ ] [ PCl ₅ ] = 0.4 2 0.4 2 0.6 2 = (0.4)² 2 0.6 =0.133