Problem: The equilibrium constant for the reaction SO2(g) + NO2(g) ⇌ SO3(g) + NO(g) is 3.1. Find the amount of NO2 that must be added to 2.5 mol of SO2 in order to form 1.3 mol of SO3 at equilibrium.

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The equilibrium constant for the reaction SO2(g) + NO2(g) ⇌ SO3(g) + NO(g) is 3.1. Find the amount of NO2 that must be added to 2.5 mol of SO2 in order to form 1.3 mol of SO3 at equilibrium.

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