The equilibrium constant (Kc ) for the reaction: PCl3 + Cl2 <=> PCl5 equals 51 at 235°C. If 0.648 mol  of phosphorus trichloride and 0.748 mol chlorine (Cl2) are added to a 9.00 L reaction vessel, what is the amount of moles of Cl2 at equilibrium  in the mixture at 235°C?

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The equilibrium constant (Kc ) for the reaction:

PCl3 + Cl2 <=> PCl5

equals 51 at 235°C. If 0.648 mol  of phosphorus trichloride and 0.748 mol chlorine (Cl2) are added to a 9.00 L reaction vessel, what is the amount of moles of Cl2 at equilibrium  in the mixture at 235°C?

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