The equilibrium constant of the reaction SO2(g) + \(\frac{1}{2}\) O2(g) ⇌ SO3 (g) is 4 × 10-3 atm-1/2. The equilibrium constant of the reaction 2SO3(g) ⇌ 2SO2(g) + O2(g) would be
A. 250 atm
B. 4 × 103 atm
C. 0.25 × 104 atm
D. 6.25 × 104 atm
Answer:D
The equilibrium constant of the reaction SO2(g) + \(\frac{1}{2}\) O2(g) ⇌ SO3 (g) is 4 × 10-3 atm-1/2. The equilibrium constant of the reaction 2SO3(g) ⇌ 2SO2(g) + O2(g) would be
A. 250 atm B. 4 × 103 atm C. 0.25 × 104 atm D. 6.25 × 104 atm