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Kp for the reaction PCl5gPCl3g+Cl2g at 250 o C is 0.82 . Calculate the degree of dissociation at given temperature under a pressure of 5atm . What will be the degree of dissociation if the equilibrium pressure is 10atm at same temperature.
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Options:
  • A 27.5%
  • B 23%
  • C 35.5%
  • D 40%
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The correct answer is: 27.5%


KP=x1+xP×x1+xP1-x1+xP

KP=x21-x2P=0.82

x2=0.825.82

x=0.375

Now new pressure is 10

KP=y2×P1-y2 , 0.82=y21-y2×10

y=0.275 , y=27.5%

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