The equilibrium constant, Kc, for the reaction PCl3 (g) + Cl2 (g) <---->PCl5 (g) equals 14 at 800 °C. If 0.500 mol each of phosphorus trichloride and chlorine are added to a 5.0 L reaction vessel, what is the equilibrium composition of the mixture at 230 °C?

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The equilibrium constant, Kc, for the reaction
PCl3 (g) + Cl2 (g) <---->PCl5 (g)
equals 14 at 800 °C. If 0.500 mol each of phosphorus trichloride and chlorine are added to a 5.0 L
reaction vessel, what is the equilibrium composition of the mixture at 230 °C?

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