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A-LevelChemistryEquilibria9701/12 · May/June 2017 · Q91 Mark

Hydrogen and carbon dioxide gases are mixed at 800 K. A reversible reaction takes place. H₂(g) + CO₂(g) ⇌ H₂O(g) + CO(g) At equilibrium, the partial pressures of H₂ and CO₂ are both 10.0 kPa. Kp is 0.288 at 800 K. What is the partial pressure of CO in the equilibrium mixture?

A5.37 kPa
B18.6 kPa
C28.8 kPa
D347 kPa

✓ Correct answer

A: 5.37 kPa

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Equilibria, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 9.

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