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Solution: The initial concentration or pressure of reactant and product are given for the following system. Calculate the reaction quotient and determine the direction in which system will proceed to reach equilibrium.(d) 2SO3(g) ⇌ 2SO2(g) + O2(g)      KP = 16.5; initial pressures: SO3 = 1.00 atm, SO2 = 1.00 atm, O2 = 1.00 atm

Solution: The initial concentration or pressure of reactant and product are given for the following system. Calculate the reaction quotient and determine the direction in which system will proceed to reach equi

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The initial concentration or pressure of reactant and product are given for the following system. Calculate the reaction quotient and determine the direction in which system will proceed to reach equilibrium.

(d) 2SO3(g) ⇌ 2SO2(g) + O2(g)      

KP = 16.5; initial pressures: SO3 = 1.00 atm, SO2 = 1.00 atm, O2 = 1.00 atm

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