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A-LevelChemistryEquilibriaMay/June 2021Paper 1 Q101 Mark

3.60 moles of hydrogen gas and 2.00 moles of iodine vapour are placed in a reaction vessel which is then sealed and maintained at a constant temperature. The equation for the reaction is shown. H₂ + I₂ ⇌ 2HI At equilibrium, 3.20 moles of hydrogen remain. All reactants and products are gaseous. What is the value of Kp under these conditions?

A0.0313
B0.125
C0.156
D8.00

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) May/June 2021 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Equilibria and is worth 1 mark.

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