PCl5 decomposes according to the following reaction:                                                                                     PCl5 (g) ---> PCl3 (g) + Cl2∂ (g) 5.0 grams of PCl5 are added to an evacuated 2.0 L container, which is then heated to 250.00C and then allowed to equilibrate. At this temperature, the Kp  = 1.05. What pressure of PCl5 gas will be observed in the container at 250.00C?

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PCl5 decomposes according to the following reaction:                                                         

                           PCl5 (g) ---> PCl3 (g) + Cl2∂ (g)

5.0 grams of PCl5 are added to an evacuated 2.0 L container, which is then heated to 250.00C and then allowed to equilibrate. At this temperature, the Kp  = 1.05. What pressure of PCl5 gas will be observed in the container at 250.00C?

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