For the reaction PC|3(g) + Cl2(g) → PCI5(g) at a particular temperature, Kc = 32.4. Suppose a %3D system at that temperature is prepared with [PCI5] = 0.50 M, [Cl2] = 0.4 M, and [PCI3] = 0.10 M. Which of the following is correct? The reaction will proceed in the direction of forming more PCI3 and Cl2 until equilibrium is reached. I don't understand this question. [ Not the right answer] The reaction is at equilibrium. The reaction will proceed in the direction of forming more PCI5 until equilibrium is reached. The reaction will proceed in the direction of forming more PCI5 and Cl2 until equilibrium is reached.

For the reaction PC|3(g) + Cl2(g) → PCI5(g) at a particular temperature, Kc = 32.4. Suppose a %3D system at that temperature is prepared with [PCI5] = 0.50 M, [Cl2] = 0.4 M, and [PCI3] = 0.10 M. Which of the following is correct? The reaction will proceed in the direction of forming more PCI3 and Cl2 until equilibrium is reached. I don't understand this question. [ Not the right answer] The reaction is at equilibrium. The reaction will proceed in the direction of forming more PCI5 until equilibrium is reached. The reaction will proceed in the direction of forming more PCI5 and Cl2 until equilibrium is reached.

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Chapter12: Chemical Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

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