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Here's a question which i tried but remained unable to solve. So i would really be grateful if anyone attempts to give it a try...
Ques: Two moles of compound P were placed in a vessel. The vessel was heated and compound P
was partly decomposed to produce Q and R. A dynamic equilibrium between chemicals P, Q and
R was established.
At equilibrium x moles of R were present and the total number of moles present was (2 +2/x ).
What is the equation for this equilibrium reaction? [Key: --> is the equilibrium sign]
A P --> 2Q + R
B 2P --> 2Q + R
C 2P --> Q + R
D 2P --> Q + 2R
2-x : x/2 : x
In essence, it's a pretty simple question if you ask me. People tend to get confused seeing variables instead of constants.
Anyhow.
There are two approaches to this.
One is quicker but much more confusing. If you want, let me know and I'll enlist that too.
If not, simply take the equations and manipulate.
A- Inital: 2 : 0 : 0
Final : 2-x: 2x : x
Total moles: 2-2+2x+x = 3x so A is incorrect.
B-
Initial: 2 : 0 : 0
Final: 2-2x : 2x : x
Total moles: 2-2x+2x+x = 2+x so B is incorrect
C-
Initial: 2 : 0 : 0
Final 2-2x:x:x
Total = 2-2x+x+x = 2
D-
Initial: 2 : 0 : 0
Final: 2-x : x/2 : x [x = 2R]
Total moles = 2-x+x/2+x =2+x/2 mols!