Consider the following equilibrium: C2H6(g) + C5H12(g) <--> CH4(g) + C6H14(g); Kp = 9.57 at 500 K Suppose 45.4 g each of CH4, C2H6, C5H12, and C6H14 are placed in a 25.0-L reaction vessel at 500 K. Which way will the reaction go? Why?

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Consider the following equilibrium:
C2H6(g) + C5H12(g) <--> CH4(g) + C6H14(g); Kp = 9.57 at 500 K
Suppose 45.4 g each of CH4, C2H6, C5H12, and C6H14 are placed in a 25.0-L
reaction vessel at 500 K. Which way will the reaction go? Why?

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