At equilibrium at 425.6°C, a sample of cis-1-methyl- 2-ethyleyelopropane is 73.6% converted into the trans form: cis trans (a) Compute the equilibrium constant K for this reaction. (b) Suppose that 0.525 mol of the cis compound is placed in a 15.00-L vessel and heated to 425.6°C. Compute the equilibrium partial pressure of the trans compound.

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At equilibrium at 425.6°C, a sample of cis-1-methyl-
2-ethyleyelopropane is 73.6% converted into the trans
form:
cis
trans
(a) Compute the equilibrium constant K for this reaction.
(b) Suppose that 0.525 mol of the cis compound is placed
in a 15.00-L vessel and heated to 425.6°C. Compute the
equilibrium partial pressure of the trans compound.
Transcribed Image Text:At equilibrium at 425.6°C, a sample of cis-1-methyl- 2-ethyleyelopropane is 73.6% converted into the trans form: cis trans (a) Compute the equilibrium constant K for this reaction. (b) Suppose that 0.525 mol of the cis compound is placed in a 15.00-L vessel and heated to 425.6°C. Compute the equilibrium partial pressure of the trans compound.
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