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Chapter 14, Problem 14.37P
Set up the equations required for solution of Ex. 14.14 by the method of equilibrium constants. Verify that your equations yield the same equilibrium compositions as given in the example.
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EBK INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERIN
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