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When 2.0 moles of H2(g) and 6.0 moles of I2 vapours are allowed to react, 'x' moles of HI(g) is formed at equilibrium. Addition of a further 4.0 moles of H2(g) gave an additional 'x' moles of HI(g) at the new equilibrium. The value of 'x' is

Answer:
3.00
Solution:

First equilibrium: HI = x, H2 = 2 - x/2, I2 = 6 - x/2 K = x2/[(2-x/2)(6-x/2)] = 4x2/[(4-x)(12-x)]

Second equilibrium: HI = 2x, H2 = 6 - x, I2 = 6 - x

K = (2x)2/(6-x)2 = 4x2/(6-x)2

Equating: (4-x)(12-x) = (6-x)2

48 - 16x + x2 = 36 - 12x + x2, so 4x = 12

x = 3

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Chemical EquilibriumSubtopic:Problems involving Kc
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