Kc = 0.040 for the system below at 450 oC. If a reaction is initiated with 0.40 mole of Cl2 and 0.40 mole of PCl3 in a 2.0 liter container, what is the equilibrium concentration of Cl2 in the same system? PCl5(g) ⇌ PCl3(g) + Cl2(g

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Chapter15: Principles Of Chemical Reactivity: Equilibria
Section15.4: Using Equilibrium Constants In Calculations
Problem 15.5CYU: The decomposition of PCl5(g) to form PCl3(g) and Cl2(g) has Kc = 33.3 at a high temperature. If the...
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Kc = 0.040 for the system below at 450 oC. If a reaction is initiated with 0.40 mole of Cl2 and 0.40 mole of PCl3 in a 2.0 liter container, what is the equilibrium concentration of Cl2 in the same system?

PCl5(g) ⇌ PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)

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