In which of the following equilibria, Kp and Kc are NOT equal?
- PCl5(g) PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)
- H2(g) + I2(g) 2HI(g)
- CO(g) + H2O(g) CO2(g) + H2(g)
- 2BrCl(g) Br2(g) + Cl2(g)
Answer
(1) PCl5(g) PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)
Solution
Kp = Kc(RT) ng, so Kp Kc only when ng 0.
(1) ng = 2 - 1 = 1 Kp = Kc RT
(2), (3), (4): ng = 0 Kp = Kc
Answer: (1)