In which of the following equilibrium Kc and Kp are not equal?
- 2NO(g) N2(g) + O2(g)
- SO2(g) + NO2(g) SO3(g) + NO(g)
- H2(g) + I2(g) 2HI(g)
- 2C(s) + O2(g) 2CO(g)
Answer
(4) 2C(s) + O2(g) 2CO(g)
Solution
Kp = Kc(RT) ng; Kp = Kc only when ng = 0.
(1) ng = 2 - 2 = 0
(2) ng = 2 - 2 = 0
(3) ng = 2 - 2 = 0
(4) ng = 2 - 1 = 1 (solid C is not counted)
In (4), Kp = Kc(RT) Kc.
Answer: (4)