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The following reaction was performed in a sealed vessel at 720 ∘C :
H2(g)+I2(g)⇌2HI(g)
Initially, only H2 and I2 were present at concentrations of [H2]=3.50M and [I2]=2.90M. The equilibrium concentration of I2 is 0.0600 M . What is the equilibrium constant, Kc, for the reaction at this temperature?
H2(g) + I2(g) <----> 2HI(g)
3.50
2.90
0 (initial)
-x
-x
2x (change)
3.50-x
2.90-x
2x (at equilibrium)
given equilibrium concentration of I2 = 0.0600 M
so,
2.90-x = 0.06
x = 2.84 M
Kc = (2x) / {(3.50-x) (2.90-x) }
= (2*2.84)^2 / {(3.50-2.84)
(2.90-2.84) }
= 5.68 / {(0.66) (0.06)}
= 814.7
Answer: 814.7