The equilibrium constant Kp for the oxidation of sulfur dioxide into sulfur trioxide is 5.6×10⁴ at 350°C. If the equilibrium partial pressure of SO2 and SO3 are 0.64 atm and 0.58 atm, respectively, what is the partial pressure of O2 in the system? 2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) ⇌ 2SO3 (g)

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Problem 56QAP: Sulfur oxychloride, SO2Cl2, decomposes to sulfur dioxide and chlorine gases. SO2Cl2(g)SO2(g)+Cl2(g)...
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The equilibrium constant Kp for the oxidation of sulfur dioxide into sulfur trioxide is 5.6×10⁴ at 350°C. If the equilibrium partial pressure of SO2 and SO3 are 0.64 atm and 0.58 atm, respectively, what is the partial pressure of O2 in the system?

2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) ⇌ 2SO3 (g)

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