Consider the hypothetical reaction, which has an equilibrium constant (Kp) of 16.1 when the reaction occurs at 167°C. 2 W (g) + X (g) <---> 3 Y (g) If the equilibrium partial pressure of W is 0.787 atm and that of Y is 1.65 atm, what will the equilibrium partial pressure (in atm) of X be?  (answer in 3 significant figures)

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Consider the hypothetical reaction, which has an equilibrium constant (Kp) of 16.1 when the reaction occurs at 167°C.

2 W (g) + X (g) <---> 3 Y (g)

If the equilibrium partial pressure of W is 0.787 atm and that of Y is 1.65 atm, what will the equilibrium partial pressure (in atm) of X be? 

(answer in 3 significant figures) 

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