(a)
Interpretation:
The value of
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The required reaction is given below.
The expression for equilibrium constant for the above reaction can be written as shown below,
The change in pressure of any solid substance present in a reaction is always taken to be one.
An equilibrium table can be set up as given below.
Now, these values in the fourth row can be inserted in the equilibrium constant expression as shown below.
Given that, the total pressure in the container is
Now, by plugging all data in the equilibrium constant expression, the value of
Therefore, the value of
(b)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium concentrations of
(b)
Explanation of Solution
The required reaction is given below.
The change in pressure of any solid substance present in a reaction is always taken to be one.
An equilibrium table can be set up as given below.
Given that, the total pressure in the container is
Now, the equilibrium partial pressure of
The equilibrium concentration of
Therefore, the equilibrium concentration of
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