Consider the following equilibrium system 2 SO3(g) <--> 2 SO2(g) + O2(g) A1.00 L container is initially filled with 2.0 moles of SO3. At equilibrium the system is analyzed for O2 content -- a concentration of 0.25 M oxygen is found. What is the equilibrium constant for this reaction?

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Consider the following equilibrium system
2 SO3(g) <--> 2 SO2(g) + O2(g)
A1.00 L container is initially filled with 2.0 moles of SO3.
At equilibrium the system is analyzed for 02 content -- a
concentration of 0.25 M oxygen is found.
What is the equilibrium constant for this reaction?
5.1x 10-3
2.8 x 10-2
1.6 x 10 -2
3.9 x 10-3
8.3 x 10-2
6.3 x 10-2
insufficient information to calculate answer
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following equilibrium system 2 SO3(g) <--> 2 SO2(g) + O2(g) A1.00 L container is initially filled with 2.0 moles of SO3. At equilibrium the system is analyzed for 02 content -- a concentration of 0.25 M oxygen is found. What is the equilibrium constant for this reaction? 5.1x 10-3 2.8 x 10-2 1.6 x 10 -2 3.9 x 10-3 8.3 x 10-2 6.3 x 10-2 insufficient information to calculate answer
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