Chapter 13, Problem 13.119CHP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

At equilibrium the total pressure in the container forthe reaction of decomposition of phosgenehas to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Calculation of equilibrium partial pressure from initial partial pressure:

• The balanced equation for given reaction has to be written.
• Set up an equilibrium table to calculate x value
• The value of x is solved by substituting partial pressures of chemical species in equilibrium constant expression.
• The partial pressure of chemical species at equilibrium is calculated from value of x