(a)
To write: the equilibrium expressions for
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Equilibrium constant, Keq,for a reaction is actually the concentration of the products raised to the power of number of moles divided by the concentration of the reactants raised to the power of number of moles.
For the reaction
For the reaction
(b) To write: the equation for the reaction that is the sum of two reactions
Explanation of Solution
Add the two equations to obtain their sum Adding
(c)
To write: The equilibrium expression for the reaction obtained on summation of the two reactions.
(c)
Explanation of Solution
The reaction obtained on summation of the two reactions
When two reactions are added, their equilibrium constants get multiplied.
Therefore, the equilibrium constant
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