(a)
Interpretation:
The equilibrium concentrations for all substances have to be calculated.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The required reaction is given below.
Given that,
An equilibrium table can be set up as given below.
It is given that, at equilibrium the number of moles of carbon dioxide gas is
Therefore, the equilibrium concentrations of
(b)
Interpretation:
The value of
(b)
Explanation of Solution
The required reaction is given below.
The expression for equilibrium constant for the above reaction can be written as shown below,
Given that,
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.
It is given that, at equilibrium the number of moles of carbon dioxide gas is
By plugging all data in the equilibrium constant expression, the value of
Therefore, the value of
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