Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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Chapter 15.2, Problem 1RC
Which of the following is the correct form of the equilibrium constant expression for the decomposition of SO3 to SO2 and O2?
- (a) Kc = [SO2][O2]/[SO3]
- (b) Kc = [SO2]2[O2]/[SO3]2
- (c) Kc = [SO3]2/[SO2]2[O2]
- (d) Kc = [SO2][O2]2
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