Interpretation: The equilibrium constant value for the given below reaction needs to be determined.
Also, the relation between the equilibrium constant for the rate of forward and the equilibrium constant for backward reaction needs to be stated.
Concept Introduction: The reaction in which the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the backward reaction is called an equilibrium reaction.
Answer to Problem 20SP
The equilibrium constant value for the reaction is 0.0844.
Explanation of Solution
Given;
Moles of
Moles of
Moles of
Volume is
The chemical equation is given as;
Now, writing the expression for equilibrium constant for the forward reaction for the above reaction as;
Substituting the given values in the above expression as;
Now, write the expression for the equilibrium constant for the backward reaction for the above reaction as;
Relating the equilibrium constant for the rate of forward reaction and rate of backward reaction as;
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