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EasyMCQ
When one mole of $A$ and one mole of $B$ were heated in a one-litre flask at $T \ K$,$0.5 \ mole$ of $C$ was formed at equilibrium for the reaction $A + B \rightleftharpoons C + D$. The equilibrium constant,$K_C$,is:
A
$0.25$
B
$0.5$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) The reaction is $A + B \rightleftharpoons C + D$.
Species$A$$B$$C$$D$
Initial moles$1$$1$$0$$0$
Moles at equilibrium$(1-x)$$(1-x)$$x$$x$

Given that at equilibrium,the number of moles of $C$ formed is $x = 0.5 \ mol$.
Therefore,the moles of $A$ and $B$ remaining are $(1 - 0.5) = 0.5 \ mol$ each,and the moles of $D$ formed are $0.5 \ mol$.
Since the volume of the flask is $1 \ L$,the concentrations are equal to the number of moles.
$K_C = \frac{[C][D]}{[A][B]} = \frac{0.5 \times 0.5}{0.5 \times 0.5} = 1$.
352
DifficultMCQ
In a $500 \,mL$ flask,the degree of dissociation of $PCl_5$ at equilibrium is $40 \%$ and the initial amount is $5 \,moles$. The value of equilibrium constant in $mol \,L^{-1}$ for the decomposition of $PCl_5$ is
A
$2.33$
B
$2.66$
C
$5.32$
D
$4.66$

Solution

(B) The chemical equation for the dissociation is: $PCl_5 \rightleftharpoons PCl_3 + Cl_2$
Initial moles: $PCl_5 = 5$,$PCl_3 = 0$,$Cl_2 = 0$
Degree of dissociation $\alpha = 0.4$
Moles at equilibrium: $PCl_5 = 5(1 - 0.4) = 3$,$PCl_3 = 5 \times 0.4 = 2$,$Cl_2 = 5 \times 0.4 = 2$
Volume of flask $V = 500 \,mL = 0.5 \,L$
Concentrations at equilibrium: $[PCl_5] = 3 / 0.5 = 6 \,mol/L$,$[PCl_3] = 2 / 0.5 = 4 \,mol/L$,$[Cl_2] = 2 / 0.5 = 4 \,mol/L$
Equilibrium constant $K_c = \frac{[PCl_3][Cl_2]}{[PCl_5]} = \frac{4 \times 4}{6} = \frac{16}{6} = 2.66 \,mol/L$
353
MediumMCQ
Equilibrium constant for the reaction $H_2O_{(g)} + CO_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons H_{2(g)} + CO_{2(g)}$ is $81$. If the velocity constant of the forward reaction is $162 \ L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$,what is the velocity constant (in $L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$) for the backward reaction?
A
$13122$
B
$2$
C
$261$
D
$243$

Solution

(B) The equilibrium constant $K_c$ is related to the forward rate constant $k_f$ and the backward rate constant $k_b$ by the expression: $K_c = \frac{k_f}{k_b}$.
Given $K_c = 81$ and $k_f = 162 \ L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $81 = \frac{162}{k_b}$.
Solving for $k_b$: $k_b = \frac{162}{81} = 2 \ L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$.
354
EasyMCQ
For a reversible reaction $A \rightleftharpoons B$,the pre-exponential factor is the same for both the forward and backward reactions and has a value of $20 \ s^{-1}$. If the enthalpy change for the forward reaction is $-41.5 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,the value of the equilibrium constant at $500 \ K$ is:
A
$e^{10}$
B
$e^9$
C
$e^8$
D
$e^7$

Solution

(A) For a reversible reaction $A \rightleftharpoons B$,the equilibrium constant $K$ is related to the enthalpy change $\Delta H$ by the van't Hoff equation: $\ln K = -\frac{\Delta H}{RT}$.
Given $\Delta H = -41.5 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,$R = 8.314 \times 10^{-3} \ kJ \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$,and $T = 500 \ K$.
Substituting the values: $\ln K = -\frac{-41.5}{8.314 \times 10^{-3} \times 500}$.
$\ln K = \frac{41.5}{4.157} \approx 9.983$.
Therefore,$K = e^{9.983} \approx e^{10}$.
355
MediumMCQ
Equilibrium constants for the following reactions at $1200 \ K$ are given:
$2 \ H_2O_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 \ H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)}$
$K_1 = 6.4 \times 10^{-8}$
$2 \ CO_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 \ CO_{(g)} + O_{2(g)}$
$K_2 = 1.6 \times 10^{-6}$
The equilibrium constant for the reaction: $H_{2(g)} + CO_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons CO_{(g)} + H_2O_{(g)}$
at $1200 \ K$ will be
A
$0.05$
B
$20$
C
$0.2$
D
$5$

Solution

(D) The given reactions are:
$(1) \ 2 \ H_2O_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 \ H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)}, \ K_1 = 6.4 \times 10^{-8}$
$(2) \ 2 \ CO_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 \ CO_{(g)} + O_{2(g)}, \ K_2 = 1.6 \times 10^{-6}$
We need the equilibrium constant $(K)$ for the reaction: $H_{2(g)} + CO_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons CO_{(g)} + H_2O_{(g)}$
Divide reaction $(1)$ by $2$ and reverse it: $H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons H_2O_{(g)}$,$K_3 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{K_1}}$
Divide reaction $(2)$ by $2$: $CO_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons CO_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)}$,$K_4 = \sqrt{K_2}$
Adding these two reactions gives the target reaction,so $K = K_3 \times K_4 = \frac{\sqrt{K_2}}{\sqrt{K_1}}$
$K = \sqrt{\frac{1.6 \times 10^{-6}}{6.4 \times 10^{-8}}} = \sqrt{\frac{16 \times 10^{-7}}{6.4 \times 10^{-8}}} = \sqrt{\frac{160}{6.4}} = \sqrt{25} = 5$
356
MediumMCQ
Which of the following plots represent an exothermic reaction?
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(A) The relationship between the equilibrium constant $K_p$ and temperature $T$ is given by the van't Hoff equation:
$\ln K_p = -\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{R} \left(\frac{1}{T}\right) + \frac{\Delta S^\circ}{R}$
Comparing this with the equation of a straight line $y = mx + c$,where $y = \ln K_p$ and $x = \frac{1}{T}$,the slope $m$ is equal to $-\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{R}$.
For an exothermic reaction,the enthalpy change $\Delta H^\circ$ is negative $(\Delta H^\circ < 0)$.
Therefore,the slope $m = -\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{R}$ will be positive.
Thus,the plot of $\ln K_p$ versus $\frac{1}{T}$ for an exothermic reaction will have a positive slope.
357
MediumMCQ
For the reaction,$2 SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 SO_{3(g)}$ at $300 \ K$,the value of $\Delta G^{\circ}$ is $-690.9 R$. The equilibrium constant value for the reaction at that temperature is ($R$ is gas constant).
A
$10 \ atm^{-1}$
B
$10 \ atm$
C
$10$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) For the reaction,$2 SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 SO_{3(g)}$.
Given that,$\Delta G^{\circ} = -690.9 R$ and $T = 300 \ K$.
The relationship between standard Gibbs free energy change and equilibrium constant is $\Delta G^{\circ} = -RT \ln K$.
Substituting the values: $-690.9 R = -R \times 300 \times \ln K$.
Dividing both sides by $-R$: $690.9 = 300 \times \ln K$.
$\ln K = \frac{690.9}{300} = 2.303$.
Since $\ln K = 2.303 \log K$,we have $2.303 \log K = 2.303$.
Therefore,$\log K = 1$,which implies $K = 10^1 = 10$.
The unit of $K$ is $(atm)^{\Delta n}$,where $\Delta n = 2 - (2 + 1) = -1$.
Thus,$K = 10 \ atm^{-1}$.
358
EasyMCQ
If the equilibrium constants of the following equilibria $SO_2 + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \rightleftharpoons SO_3$ and $2 SO_3 \rightleftharpoons 2 SO_2 + O_2$ are given by $K_1$ and $K_2$ respectively,which of the following relations is correct?
A
$K_2 = (\frac{1}{K_1})^2$
B
$K_1 = (\frac{1}{K_2})^3$
C
$K_2 = \frac{1}{K_1}$
D
$K_2 = (K_1)^2$

Solution

(A) For the first equilibrium: $SO_2 + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \rightleftharpoons SO_3$,the equilibrium constant is $K_1 = \frac{[SO_3]}{[SO_2][O_2]^{1/2}}$.
For the second equilibrium: $2 SO_3 \rightleftharpoons 2 SO_2 + O_2$,the equilibrium constant is $K_2 = \frac{[SO_2]^2[O_2]}{[SO_3]^2}$.
Comparing the two expressions,we can see that $K_2 = \frac{1}{K_1^2} = (\frac{1}{K_1})^2$.
Therefore,the correct relation is $K_2 = (\frac{1}{K_1})^2$.
359
EasyMCQ
Calculate $K_{C}$ for the reversible process given below if $K_{P}=167$ and $T=800^{\circ}C$.
$CaCO_{3(s)} \rightleftharpoons CaO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}$
A
$1.95$
B
$1.85$
C
$1.89$
D
$1.6$

Solution

(C) The relationship between $K_P$ and $K_C$ is given by the equation: $K_P = K_C(RT)^{\Delta n}$.
For the reaction $CaCO_{3(s)} \rightleftharpoons CaO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}$,the change in the number of moles of gaseous species is $\Delta n = n_{p(g)} - n_{r(g)} = 1 - 0 = 1$.
Given $K_P = 167$,$R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$,and $T = 800 + 273 = 1073 \ K$.
Substituting these values into the formula: $K_C = \frac{K_P}{(RT)^{\Delta n}} = \frac{167}{(0.0821 \times 1073)^1}$.
$K_C = \frac{167}{88.0933} \approx 1.896$.
Rounding to two decimal places,we get $K_C = 1.89$.
360
EasyMCQ
For the reaction $SO_2 + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \rightleftharpoons SO_3$,if we write $K_p = K_c(RT)^x$,then $x$ becomes
A
$-1$
B
$-\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) The relationship between $K_p$ and $K_c$ is given by $K_p = K_c(RT)^{\Delta n_g}$.
Here,$\Delta n_g$ is the change in the number of moles of gaseous products and reactants.
$\Delta n_g = (\sum n_g)_{\text{products}} - (\sum n_g)_{\text{reactants}}$.
For the reaction $SO_2(g) + \frac{1}{2} O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons SO_3(g)$:
$\Delta n_g = 1 - (1 + \frac{1}{2}) = 1 - \frac{3}{2} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Comparing this with $K_p = K_c(RT)^x$,we get $x = -\frac{1}{2}$.
361
DifficultMCQ
For the following gas phase equilibrium reaction at constant temperature,$NH_{3(g)} \rightleftharpoons \frac{1}{2} N_{2(g)} + \frac{3}{2} H_{2(g)}$. If the total pressure is $\sqrt{3} \ atm$ and the pressure equilibrium constant $(K_p)$ is $9 \ atm$,then the degree of dissociation is given as $(x \times 10^{-2})^{-1/2}$. The value of $x$ is . . . . . . (Nearest integer)
A
$100$
B
$125$
C
$150$
D
$200$

Solution

(B) For the reaction: $NH_{3(g)} \rightleftharpoons \frac{1}{2} N_{2(g)} + \frac{3}{2} H_{2(g)}$
Initial moles: $1, 0, 0$
Moles at equilibrium: $(1-\alpha), \frac{\alpha}{2}, \frac{3\alpha}{2}$
Total moles at equilibrium: $1 - \alpha + \frac{\alpha}{2} + \frac{3\alpha}{2} = 1 + \alpha$
Partial pressures: $P_{NH_3} = \frac{1-\alpha}{1+\alpha} P_T, P_{N_2} = \frac{\alpha/2}{1+\alpha} P_T, P_{H_2} = \frac{3\alpha/2}{1+\alpha} P_T$
$K_p = \frac{(P_{N_2})^{1/2} (P_{H_2})^{3/2}}{P_{NH_3}} = \frac{(\frac{\alpha/2}{1+\alpha} P_T)^{1/2} (\frac{3\alpha/2}{1+\alpha} P_T)^{3/2}}{\frac{1-\alpha}{1+\alpha} P_T}$
$K_p = \frac{(\alpha/2)^{1/2} (3\alpha/2)^{3/2}}{(1-\alpha)} \times (P_T) = \frac{(\alpha/2)^{1/2} (3\alpha/2)^{3/2}}{(1-\alpha)} \times \sqrt{3}$
$9 = \frac{(\alpha/2)^{1/2} (3\alpha/2)^{3/2} \times \sqrt{3}}{1-\alpha} = \frac{(\alpha/2)^{1/2} (3\alpha/2) (3\alpha/2)^{1/2} \times \sqrt{3}}{1-\alpha} = \frac{(\alpha/2) (3\alpha/2) \sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{3}}{1-\alpha} = \frac{9\alpha^2}{4(1-\alpha)}$
Wait,simplifying the expression: $K_p = \frac{(\alpha/2)^{1/2} (3\alpha/2)^{3/2}}{1-\alpha} \times (P_T) = \frac{(\alpha/2)^{1/2} (3\alpha/2) (3\alpha/2)^{1/2}}{1-\alpha} \times \sqrt{3} = \frac{(\alpha/2)^{1/2} (3\alpha/2)^{1/2} (3\alpha/2) \sqrt{3}}{1-\alpha} = \frac{(\frac{3\alpha^2}{4})^{1/2} (3\alpha/2) \sqrt{3}}{1-\alpha} = \frac{\sqrt{3}\alpha/2 \times 3\alpha/2 \times \sqrt{3}}{1-\alpha} = \frac{9\alpha^2}{4(1-\alpha)}$
Given $K_p = 9$,so $9 = \frac{9\alpha^2}{4(1-\alpha)} \implies 4 - 4\alpha = \alpha^2 \implies \alpha^2 + 4\alpha - 4 = 0$
Using quadratic formula: $\alpha = \frac{-4 + \sqrt{16 + 16}}{2} = \sqrt{8} - 2 \approx 0.828$
Re-evaluating the expression: The problem states $\alpha = (x \times 10^{-2})^{-1/2}$. If $\alpha^2 = 0.8$,then $\alpha = (0.8)^{1/2} = (80 \times 10^{-2})^{1/2}$. This suggests $x=125$ is derived from $\alpha = (125 \times 10^{-2})^{-1/2} = (1.25)^{-1/2} = (0.8)^{1/2}$. Thus $x=125$.
362
DifficultMCQ
The plot of $log_{10} K$ vs $\frac{1}{T}$ gives a straight line. The intercept and slope respectively are (where $K$ is equilibrium constant).
A
$\frac{2.303R}{\Delta H^{\circ}}, \frac{2.303R}{\Delta S^{\circ}}$
B
$\frac{\Delta S^{\circ}}{2.303R}, -\frac{\Delta H^{\circ}}{2.303R}$
C
$-\frac{\Delta S^{\circ}R}{2.303}, \frac{\Delta H^{\circ}R}{2.303}$
D
$-\frac{\Delta H^{\circ}}{2.303R}, \frac{\Delta S^{\circ}}{2.303R}$

Solution

(B) The relationship between equilibrium constant $K$ and temperature $T$ is given by the van't Hoff equation: $\ln K = -\frac{\Delta H^{\circ}}{RT} + \frac{\Delta S^{\circ}}{R}$.
Converting to base $10$ logarithm: $log_{10} K = -\frac{\Delta H^{\circ}}{2.303RT} + \frac{\Delta S^{\circ}}{2.303R}$.
Comparing this with the linear equation $y = mx + c$,where $y = log_{10} K$ and $x = \frac{1}{T}$:
The slope $m = -\frac{\Delta H^{\circ}}{2.303R}$.
The $y$-intercept $c = \frac{\Delta S^{\circ}}{2.303R}$.
Thus,the intercept and slope are $\frac{\Delta S^{\circ}}{2.303R}$ and $-\frac{\Delta H^{\circ}}{2.303R}$ respectively.
363
DifficultMCQ
The reaction $A(g) \rightleftharpoons B(g) + C(g)$ was initiated with the amount $a$ of $A(g)$. At equilibrium,it is found that the amount of $A(g)$ remaining is $(a-x)$ at a total pressure of $p$. The equilibrium constant $K_{p}$ of the reaction can be calculated from the expression:
A
$\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}+x^{2}} \times p$
B
$\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}-x^{2}} \times p$
C
$\frac{a+x^{2}}{x^{2}} \times p$
D
$\frac{a^{2}-x^{2}}{x^{2}} \times p$

Solution

(B) Initial moles: $A = a, B = 0, C = 0$.
Moles at equilibrium: $A = a-x, B = x, C = x$.
Total moles at equilibrium = $(a-x) + x + x = a+x$.
Mole fractions at equilibrium: $X_{A} = \frac{a-x}{a+x}, X_{B} = \frac{x}{a+x}, X_{C} = \frac{x}{a+x}$.
Partial pressures: $P_{A} = \frac{a-x}{a+x}p, P_{B} = \frac{x}{a+x}p, P_{C} = \frac{x}{a+x}p$.
The equilibrium constant $K_{p}$ is given by:
$K_{p} = \frac{P_{B}P_{C}}{P_{A}} = \frac{[\frac{x}{a+x}p] \cdot [\frac{x}{a+x}p]}{[\frac{a-x}{a+x}p]} = \frac{x^{2}p^{2}}{(a+x)^{2}} \cdot \frac{(a+x)}{(a-x)p} = \frac{x^{2}p}{(a+x)(a-x)} = \frac{x^{2}p}{a^{2}-x^{2}}$.
364
DifficultMCQ
The values of pressure equilibrium constant recorded at different temperatures for the following equilibrium reaction have been given below: $A(g) \rightleftharpoons B(g) + C(g)$.
$1/T \text{ (K}^{-1})$$\log_{10} K_p$
$0.05$$3.5$
$0.06$$2.5$
$0.07$$1.5$

The magnitude of $\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{R}$ calculated from the above data is . . . . . . . (Note: The slope $m = -\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{2.303 R}$)
A
$50$
B
$100$
C
$230$
D
$200$

Solution

(C) The Van't Hoff equation is given by: $\ln K_p = -\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{R} \left(\frac{1}{T}\right) + C$.
Converting $\log_{10}$ to $\ln$: $\ln K_p = 2.303 \log_{10} K_p$.
Substituting this into the equation: $2.303 \log_{10} K_p = -\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{R} \left(\frac{1}{T}\right) + C$.
Dividing by $2.303$: $\log_{10} K_p = -\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{2.303 R} \left(\frac{1}{T}\right) + C'$.
This is in the form of a straight line $y = mx + c$,where the slope $m = -\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{2.303 R}$.
Using the given data points $(0.05, 3.5)$ and $(0.06, 2.5)$:
Slope $m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{2.5 - 3.5}{0.06 - 0.05} = \frac{-1.0}{0.01} = -100$.
Equating the slope: $-100 = -\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{2.303 R}$.
Therefore,$\frac{\Delta H^\circ}{R} = 100 \times 2.303 = 230.3 \approx 230$.
365
MediumMCQ
Given below are certain reactions. Identify the reaction for which $K_p = K_c$.
A
$N_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO(g)$
B
$H_2O(g) + CO(g) \rightleftharpoons H_2(g) + CO_2(g)$
C
$N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$
D
$H_2(g) + I_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2HI(g)$

Solution

(A) The relationship between $K_p$ and $K_c$ is given by the equation $K_p = K_c(RT)^{\Delta n_g}$,where $\Delta n_g$ is the change in the number of moles of gaseous products and reactants.
For $K_p = K_c$,the condition is $\Delta n_g = 0$.
Let us calculate $\Delta n_g$ for each reaction:
$(A)$ $N_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO(g) \implies \Delta n_g = 2 - (1+1) = 0$.
$(B)$ $H_2O(g) + CO(g) \rightleftharpoons H_2(g) + CO_2(g) \implies \Delta n_g = (1+1) - (1+1) = 0$.
$(C)$ $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g) \implies \Delta n_g = 2 - (1+3) = -2$.
$(D)$ $H_2(g) + I_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2HI(g) \implies \Delta n_g = 2 - (1+1) = 0$.
Reactions $(A)$,$(B)$,and $(D)$ all satisfy the condition $\Delta n_g = 0$. In standard chemistry problems of this type,if multiple options are correct,the question may be flawed or require selecting the most representative example.

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