Q.

For the reaction A(g)2B(g), the backward reaction rate constant is higher than the forward reaction rate constant by a factor of 2500, at 1000 K.

[Given: R=0.0831 L atm mol-1 K-1]

Kp for the reaction at 1000 K is:                                 [2025]

1 0.033  
2 0.021  
3 83.1  
4 2.077×105  

Ans.

(1)

For reaction, A(g)2B(g)

R = 0.0831 L atm mol-1 K-1, T = 1000 K

Kc=kfkb=kf2500kf=12500 

As Kp=Kc(RT)Δng

Kp=12500(0.0831×1000)1=0.033                         [As, Δng=2-1=1]