Chemistry

$H _{3} PO _{3}$ can be represented by structures 1 and 2 shown below. Can these two structures be taken as the canonical forms of the resonance hybrid representing $H _{3} PO _{3}$ ? If not, give reasons for the same.

Solution: The positions of the atoms remain constant in canonical forms, but the positions of the electrons change. The positions of atoms change in the given canonical forms. As a result, they...

read more

Write balanced equations for: $(\mathbf{i}) \mathbf{B} \mathbf{F}_{3}+\mathrm{LiH} \rightarrow$ (ii) $\mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightarrow$ (iii) $\mathrm{NaH}+\mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6} \rightarrow$ (iv) $\mathbf{H}_{3} \mathbf{B O}_{3} \rightarrow$ (v) $\mathrm{Al}+\mathrm{NaOH} \rightarrow$ (vi) $\mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}+\mathrm{NH}_{3} \rightarrow$

Solution: The balanced equations are as follow:    

read more

A certain salt $X$ gives the following results. (i) Its aqueous solution is alkaline to litmus. (ii) It swells up to a glassy material $\mathbf{Y}$ on strong heating. (iii) When conc. $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$ is added to a hot solution of $\mathrm{X}$, a white crystal of an acid $\mathrm{Z}$ separates out Write equations for all the above reactions and identify X, $Y$, and $Z$.

Solution: The salt given to litmus is antacid. $X$ is, subsequently, a salt with a solid base, and a feeble corrosive. When $X$ is warmed unnecessarily, it additionally enlarges to frame material...

read more

When metal $\mathrm{X}$ is treated with sodium hydroxide, a white precipitate (A) is obtained, which is soluble in excess of $\mathrm{NaOH}$ to give soluble complex (B). Compound (A) is soluble in dilute HCI to form compound (C). The compound (A) when heated strongly gives (D), which is used to extract the metal. Identify (X), (A), (B), (C) and (D). Write suitable equations to support their identities.

Solution: The given metal $X$ gives sodium hydroxide to a white accelerate, and the encourage breaks up surpassing sodium hydroxide. $X$ must, consequently, be made of aluminum. The acquired white...

read more

(a) Classify the following oxides as neutral, acidic, basic or amphoteric. $\mathrm{CO}, \mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}, \mathrm{SiO}_{2}, \mathrm{CO}_{2}, \mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}, \mathrm{PbO}_{2}, \mathrm{Tl}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$ (B) Write suitable equations to show their nature.

Solution: $\rightarrow$ CO $=$ Neutral $\rightarrow \mathrm{B}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}=$ Acidic Being acidic, it responds with bases to frame salts. It responds with $\mathrm{NaOH}$ to frame sodium...

read more

Explain the following reactions (a) Silicon is heated with methyl chloride at high temperature in the presence of copper; (b) Silicon dioxide is treated with hydrogen fluoride; (c) CO is heated with ZnO; (d) Hydrated alumina is treated with aqueous $\mathrm{NaOH}$ solution.

Solution: (a) Silicon is warmed with methyl chloride at high temperature within the sight of copper  A class of organosilicon polymers called methyl-subbed chlorosilane $\mathrm{MeSiCl}_{3},...

read more

Rationalize the given statements and give chemical reactions: – Lead (II) chloride reacts with $\mathrm{Cl}_{2}$ to give $\mathrm{PbCl}_{4}$. – Lead (IV) chloride is highly unstable towards heat. – Lead is known not to form an iodide, $\mathrm{Pbl}_{4}$.

Solution: - Lead is an individual from bunch 14 of the occasional table. The two oxidation situations with bunch shows are $+2$ and $+4$. The $+2$ oxidation state turns out to be more steady when...

read more

Depict the galvanic cell in which the reaction is: $Z n_{(s)}+2 \mathrm{Ag}_{(a q)}^{+} \rightarrow Z n_{(a q)}^{2+}+2 A g_{(s)}$ Further show: (i) which of the electrode is negatively charged? (ii) the carriers of the current in the cell. (iii) individual reaction at each electrode.

Solution: The galvanic cell relating to the given redox response can be displayed as: $\mathrm{Zn}\left|Z n_{(a q)}^{2+} \| A g_{(a q)}^{+}\right| \mathrm{Ag}$ (I) Zn anode is contrarily charged on...

read more

Given the standard electrode potentials, $A g^{+} / A g=0.80 \mathrm{~V}$ $\mathrm{Hg}^{2+} / \mathrm{Hg}=0.79 \mathrm{~V}$ $\mathrm{Mg}^{2+} / \mathrm{Mg}=-2.37 \mathrm{~V}$ $C r^{3+} / C r=-0.74 V$ Arrange these metals in their increasing order of reducing power.

Solution: The diminishing specialist is more grounded as the terminal potential declines. Subsequently, the expanding request of the lessening force of the given metals is as given underneath: Ag...

read more

Predict the products of electrolysis in each of the following: (i) An aqueous solution of $\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}$ with silver electrodes (ii) An aqueous solution $\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}$ with platinum electrodes (iii) A dilute solution of $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$ with platinum electrodes (iv) An aqueous solution of $\mathrm{CuCl}_{2}$ with platinum electrodes.

Solution: (I) In fluid arrangement, AgNO3 ionizes to give Ag+(aq) and NO3–(aq) particles.   \[AgN03\left( aq \right)\text{ }\to \text{ }Ag+\left( aq \right)\text{ }+\text{ }NO3\left( aq...

read more

Using the standard electrode potentials given in Table 8.1, predict if the reaction between the following is feasible: (a) $F e_{(a q)}^{3+}$ and $I_{(a q)}^{-}$ (b) $A g_{(a q)}^{+}$and $C u_{(s)}$ (c) $F e_{(a q)}^{3+}$ and $C u_{(s)}$ (d) $A g_{(s)}$ and $F e_{(a q)}^{3+}$ (e) $B r_{2}(a q)$ and $F e_{(a q)}^{2+}$

Solution: (a) $F e_{(a q)}^{3+}$ and $I_{(a q)}^{-}$ $2 F e_{(a q)}^{3+}+2 I_{(a q)}^{-} \rightarrow 2 F e_{(a q)}^{2+}+I_{2(s)}$ Oxidation half response: $2 I_{(a q)}^{-} \rightarrow I_{2}(s)+2...

read more

In Ostwald’s process for the manufacture of nitric acid, the first step involves the oxidation of ammonia gas by oxygen gas to give nitric oxide gas and steam. What is the maximum weight of nitric oxide that can be obtained starting only with 10.00 g. of ammonia and 20.00 g of oxygen?

Solution: The reasonable response is as given underneath: $4 \mathrm{NH}_{3(g)}+5 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g) \rightarrow 4 \mathrm{NO}_{(g)}+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(g)}$ $4 N H_{3}=4 \times 17...

read more

Refer to the periodic table given in your book and now answer the following questions: (a) Select the possible non – metals that can show disproportionation reaction? (b) Select three metals that show disproportionation reaction?

Solution: One of the responding components consistently has a component that can exist in somewhere around 3 oxidation numbers. (I) The non - metals which can show disproportionation responses are...

read more

Balance the following equations in basic medium by ion-electron method and oxidation number methods and identify the oxidising agent and the reducing agent. (a) $P_{4}$ (s) $+$ $O H_{(a q)}^{-} \rightarrow$ $P H_{3}(g)+$ $H P O_{2}^{-}(a q)$ (b) $N_{2} H_{4}(l)+C l O_{3(a q)}^{-} \rightarrow N O_{(g)}+C l_{(g)}^{-}$ (c) $\mathrm{Cl}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q) \rightarrow \mathrm{ClO}_{2}^{-}(a q)+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)+H_{(a q)}^{+}$

Solution:

read more

Balance the following redox reactions by ion – electron method : (a) $M n O_{4}^{-}(a q)+I_{(a q)}^{-} \rightarrow \operatorname{MnO}_{2}(s)+I_{2}(s)$ (Basic medium) (b) $\mathrm{MnO}_{4}^{-}(a q)+\mathrm{SO}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \rightarrow \mathrm{Mn}_{(a q)}^{2+}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}^{-}$(Acidic medium) (c) $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{Fe}_{(a q)}^{2+} \rightarrow \mathrm{Fe}_{(a q)}^{3+}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)}$ (Acidic medium) (d) $\mathrm{Cr}_{2}^{2-} \mathrm{O}_{7}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{SO}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \rightarrow \mathrm{Cr}_{(a q)}^{3+}+\mathrm{SO}_{(a q)}^{2-}$ (Acidic medium)

Solution: (a) $M n O_{4}^{-}(a q)+I_{(a q)}^{-} \rightarrow \operatorname{MnO}_{2}(s)+I_{2}(s)$ Stage 1 The two half responses are given beneath: Oxidation half response: $I_{(a q)} \rightarrow...

read more

Consider the reactions: (a) $\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{2}(a q)+4 \mathrm{AgNO}_{3}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)} \rightarrow \mathrm{H}_{3} P O_{4}(a q)+4 \mathrm{Ag}_{(s)}+$ $4 \mathrm{HNO}_{3}(a q)$ (b) $H_{3} P O_{2}(a q)+2 C u S O_{4}(a q)+2 H_{2} O_{(l)} \rightarrow H_{3} P O_{4}(a q)+2 C u_{(s)}+$ $H_{2} S O_{4}(a q)$ (c) $\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CHO}_{(l)}+2\left[\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{2}\right]_{(a q)}^{+}+3 \mathrm{OH}_{(a q)}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{COO}_{(a q)}^{-}+2 \mathrm{Ag}_{(s)}+$ $4 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)}$ (d) $\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{CHO}_{(\mathrm{l})}+2 \mathrm{Cu}_{(a q)}^{2+}+5 \mathrm{OH}_{(a q)}^{-} \rightarrow$ No change is observed What inference do you draw about the behavior of $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$and $C u^{2+}$ from these reactions?

Solution: $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$and $C u^{2+}$ acts as oxidizing specialist in responses (I) and (ii) individually. In response (iii), $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$oxidizes $\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5}...

read more

Why does the following reaction occur? $X e O_{6(a q)}^{4-}+2 F_{(a q)}^{-}+6 H_{(a q)}^{+} \rightarrow X e O_{3}(g)+F_{2(g)}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)}$ What conclusion about the compound $\mathrm{Na}_{4} \mathrm{XeO}_{6}$ (of which $\mathrm{XeO}_{6}^{4-}$ is a part) can be drawn from the reaction?

Solution: $X e O_{6(a q)}^{4-}+2 F_{(a q)}^{-}+6 H_{(a q)}^{+} \rightarrow X e O_{3(g)}+F_{2(g)}+3 H_{2} O_{(l)}$ The oxidation no. of Xe decreases from $+8$ in $\mathrm{XeO}_{6}^{4-}$ to $+6$ in...

read more

Consider the reactions : $2 S_{2} O_{3(a q)}^{2-}+I_{2(s)} \rightarrow S_{4} O_{6(a q)}^{2-}+2 I_{(a q)}^{-}$ $S_{2} O_{3(a q)}^{2-}+2 B r_{2(l)}+5 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)} \rightarrow 2 S O_{4(a q)}^{2-}+4 B r_{(a q)}^{-}+10 H_{(a q)}^{+}$ Why does the same reductant, thiosulphate react differently with iodine and bromine?

Solution: The normal oxidation no. of $\mathrm{S}$ in $\mathrm{S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}^{2-}$ is $+2$. The normal oxidation no. of $\mathrm{S}$ in $S_{4} \mathrm{O}_{6}^{2-}$ is $+2.5$. The oxidation...

read more

Identify the substance oxidised, reduced, oxidising agent and reducing agent for each of the following reactions: (a) $2 \mathrm{AgBr}_{(s)}+\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6} \mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Ag}_{(s)}+2 \mathrm{HBr}_{(\mathrm{aq})}+\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{aq})$ (b) $H C H O_{(l)}+2\left[A g\left(N H_{3}\right)_{2}\right]_{(a q)}^{+}+3 O H_{(a q)}^{-} \rightarrow 2 A g_{(s)}+H C O O_{(a q)}^{-}+$ $4 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)}$ (c) $\mathrm{HCHO}_{(l)}+2 \mathrm{Cu}_{(a q)}^{2+}+5 \mathrm{OH}_{(a q)}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(s)}+\mathrm{HCOO}_{(a q)}^{-}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)}$ (d) $N_{2} H_{4(l)}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(l) \rightarrow N_{2}(g)+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)}$ (e) $\mathrm{Pb}_{(s)}+\mathrm{PbO}_{2(s)}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4(a q)} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{PbSO}_{4}(a q)+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)}$

Solution: (a) $2 \mathrm{AgBr}_{(s)}+C_{6} H_{6} O_{2}(a q) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Ag}_{(s)}+2 \mathrm{HBr}_{(a q)}+C_{6} \mathrm{H}_{4} O_{2}(a q)$ $\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}...

read more

How do you count for the following observations? (a) Though alkaline potassium permanganate and acidic potassium permanganate both are used as oxidants, yet in the manufacture of benzoic acid from toluene we use alcoholic potassium permanganate as an oxidant. Why? Write a balanced redox equation for the reaction. (b) When concentrated sulphuric acid is added to an inorganic mixture containing chloride, we get colourless pungent smelling gas HCl, but if the mixture contains bromide then we get red vapour of bromine. Why?

Solution: (a) While producing benzoic corrosive from toluene, alcoholic potassium permanganate is utilized as an oxidant because of the given reasons. (I) In an impartial medium, $O H^{-}$ions are...

read more

Whenever a reaction between an oxidisina adent and a reducina aqent is carried out, a compound of lower oxidation state is formed if the reducing agent is in excess and a compound of higher oxidation state is formed if the oxidising agent is in excess. J ustify this statement giving three illustrations. Justify the above statement with three examples.

Solution: When there is a response between lessening specialist and oxidizing specialist, a compound is framed which has lower oxidation number if the diminishing specialist is in abundance and a...

read more

Consider the reactions: (a) $6 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)} \rightarrow C_{6} H_{12} O_{6}(a q)+6 O_{2}(g)$ (b) $O_{3}(g)+H_{2} O_{2}(l) \rightarrow H_{2} O_{(l)}+2 O_{2}(g)$ Why it is more appropriate to write these reactions as : (a) $6 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)+12 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)} \rightarrow C_{6} H_{12} \mathrm{O}_{6}($ aq $)+6 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)}+6 \mathrm{O}_{2}(g)$ (b) $\mathrm{O}_{3}(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{l}) \rightarrow \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)}+\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)$ Also suggest a technique to investigate the path of the above (a) and (b) redox reactions

Solution: (a) Stage 1: $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ breaks to give $\mathrm{H}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{O}_{2}$. $2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l})} \rightarrow 2...

read more

Calculate the oxidation number of sulphur, chromium and nitrogen in H2SO5, Cr2O2 and NOT. Suggest structure of these compounds. Count for the fallacy. nitrogen in H2SO5, Cr2O2 and NOT. Suggest structure of these compounds. Count for the fallacy.

Solution: O.N. of S in H2SO5. By traditional strategy, the O.N. of S in H2SO5 is 2 (+1) + x + 5 (- 2) = 0 or x = +8 This is outlandish on the grounds that the most extreme O.N. of S can't be more...

read more

The work function for the caesium atom is 1.9 eV. Calculate
(a) the threshold wavelength and
(b) the threshold frequency of the radiation. If the caesium element is irradiated with a wavelength of 500 nm,(c) calculate the kinetic energy and the velocity of the ejected photoelectron.

Given, the work function of caesium $\left(W_{0}\right)=1.9 \mathrm{eV}$ (a)From the $W_{0}=\frac{h c}{\lambda_{0}}$ expression, we get: $\lambda_{0}=\frac{h c}{W_{0}}$ Where, $\lambda_{0}$ is the...

read more

In astronomical observations, signals observed from the distant stars are generally weak. If the photon detector receives a total of $3.15 \times 10^{-18} J$ from the radiations of $600 \mathrm{~nm}$, calculate the number of photons received by the detector.

From the expression of energy of one photon (E), $ E=\frac{h c}{\lambda} $ Where, $\lambda$ denotes the wavelength of the radiation $\mathrm{h}$ is Planck's constant c denotes the velocity of the...

read more

In Rutherford’s experiment, generally the thin foil of heavy atoms, like gold, platinum etc. have been used to be bombarded by the α-particles. If the thin foil of light atoms like Aluminium etc. is used, what difference would be observed from the above results?

The findings obtained with a foil made up of heavy atoms will differ from those obtained with a foil made up of comparatively light atoms. The magnitude of positive charge in the nucleus of a...

read more

In Milikan’s experiment, the static electric charge on the oil drops has been obtained by shining $\mathrm{X}$ rays. If the static electric charge on the oil drop is $-1.282 \times 10^{-18} C$, calculate the number of electrons present on it.

Charge held by the oil drop $=1.282 \times 10^{-18} C$ Charge held by one electron $=1.6022 \times 10^{-19} C$ Therefore, No. electrons present in the drop of oil $\frac{1.282 \times 10^{-18}...

read more

Complete the following chemical reactions. (i) $\mathrm{Pb} S_{(g)}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2(a q)} \rightarrow$ (ii) $\mathrm{MnO}_{4 a q}^{-}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2(a q)} \rightarrow$ (iii) $\mathrm{CaO}_{(g)}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(g)} \rightarrow$ (iv) $A l C l_{3(g)}+H_{2} O_{(l)} \rightarrow$ (v) $\mathrm{Ca}_{3} \mathrm{~N}_{2(g)}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)} \rightarrow$ Classify the above into (a) Hydrolysis, (b) Redox and (c) Hydration reactions.

Solution: (I) $\mathrm{PbS}_{(g)}+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2(a q)} \rightarrow \mathrm{PbSO}_{4(s)}+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{(l)}$ $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ is going about as an...

read more

Explain the terms inductive and electromeric effects. Which electron displacement effect explain the following correct orders of acidity of the carboxylic acids? (a) Cl3CCOOH > Cl2CHCOOH > ClCH2 COOH (b) CH3CH2COOH > (CH3)2 CHCOOH > (CH3)3CCOOH

Solution: Inductive Effect: The inductive impact alludes to the extremity delivered in a particle because of higher electronegativity of one molecule contrasted with another.Atoms or gatherings...

read more

For the following bond cleavage, use curved-arrows to show the electron flow and classify as homolysis or heterolysis. Identify reactive intermediate produced as free radical, carbocation and carbanion.

Solution: The bond cleavage can be displayed as: It goes under heterolytic cleavage since the common remaining parts with one of the sections. A carbocation is framed as the response middle.

read more

For the following bond cleavage, use curved-arrows to show the electron flow and classify as homolysis or heterolysis. Identify reactive intermediate produced as free radical, carbocation and carbanion.

Solution: The bond cleavage can be displayed as: It goes under heterolytic cleavage since the common remaining parts with the bromine particle. A carbocation is framed as the response...

read more

For the following bond cleavage, use curved-arrows to show the electron flow and classify as homolysis or heterolysis. Identify reactive intermediate produced as free radical, carbocation and carbanion.

Solution: The bond cleavage can be displayed as: It goes under heterolytic cleavage since the common remaining parts with the carbon molecule of propanone. A carbanion is framed as the response...

read more

For the following bond cleavage, use curved-arrows to show the electron flow and classify as homolysis or heterolysis. Identify reactive intermediate produced as free radical, carbocation and carbanion.

Solution: The bond cleavage can be displayed as: It goes under homolytic cleavage since one of the common pair in a covalent bond goes with the reinforced molecule. A free revolutionary is framed as...

read more

What is the relationship between the members of following pairs of structures? Are they structural or geometrical isomers or resonance contributors? following pairs of structures? Are they structural or geometrical isomers or resonance contributors?

Solution: The given mixtures are a pair of primary isomers since they have a similar molecular formula yet have various structures. These mixtures vary in the situation of the ketone bunch. For the...

read more

$K_{p}=0.04$ atm at $899 \mathrm{~K}$ for the equilibrium shown below. What is the equilibrium concentration of $\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}$ when it is placed in a flask at $4.0 \mathrm{~atm}$ pressure and allowed to come to equilibrium? $C _{2} H _{6}( g ) \rightleftharpoons C _{2} H _{4}( g )+ H _{2}( g )$

Answer: At equilibrium, the pressure exerted by ethane and hydrogen gas (each) is given by the symbol p. Now, according to the reaction, C2H6 (g) ↔ C2H4 (g) + H2 (g) Initial conc.   4.0atm        ...

read more

At $700{~K}$, equilibrium constant for the reaction $\mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+\mathrm{l}_{2(\mathrm{~g})} \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Hl}_{(\mathrm{g})}$ is $54.8$. If $0.5 \mathrm{molL}^{-1}$ of $\mathrm{HI}_{(\mathrm{g})}$ is present at equilibrium at $700 \mathrm{~K}$, what are the concentration of $\mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$ and $\mathrm{I}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$ assuming that we initially started with $\mathrm{Hl}_{(\mathrm{g})}$ and allowed it to reach equilibrium at $700 \mathrm{~K}$ ?

Answer: It is given that equilibrium constant $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{c}}$ for the reaction $\mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}+\mathrm{I}_{2(\mathrm{~g})} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{HI}_{(\mathrm{g})}$ is...

read more

One mole of $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ and one mole of $\mathrm{CO}$ are taken in $10 \mathrm{~L}$ vessel and heated to $725 \mathrm{~K}$. At equilibrium, $60 \%$ of water (by mass) reacts with $\mathrm{CO}$ according to the equation, $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{CO}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{co}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})$ Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction.

Answer: As we know that the equilibrium constant, Kc, is defined as the product of the equilibrium concentrations of products over the equilibrium concentrations of reactants, each raised to the...

read more

At $450 \mathrm{~K}, \mathrm{~K}_{\mathrm{p}}=2.0 \times 10^{10} /$ bar for the given reaction at equilibrium. $2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{SO}_{3}(\mathrm{~g})$ What is $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{c}}$ at this temperature?

Answer: For the given reaction, we have been given the information, $\Delta \mathrm{n}=2-3=-1$ $\mathrm{T}=450 \mathrm{~K}$ $\mathrm{R}=0.0831$ bar $\mathrm{L}$ bar $\mathrm{K}^{-1}...

read more

Nitric oxide reacts with $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$ and gives nitrosyl bromide as per reaction given below: $2 \mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{Br}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NOBr}(\mathrm{g})$ When $0.087$ mol of NO and $0.0437$ mol of $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$ are mixed in a closed container at a constant temperature, $0.0518 \mathrm{~mol}$ of NOBr is obtained at equilibrium. Calculate the equilibrium amount of NO and $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$.

Answer: The given reaction is: $2 \mathrm{NO}_{(\mathrm{g})}+\mathrm{Br}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$ $\rightarrow$ $2 \mathrm{NOBr}_{(\mathrm{g})}$   Now, $2 \mathrm{~mol}$ of $\mathrm{NOBr}$ is formed...

read more

The reaction between $\mathrm{N}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{O}_{2}$ takes place as follows: $2 N_{2}(g)+O_{2} \rightleftharpoons 2 N_{2} O(g)$ If a solution of $0.933$ mol of oxygen and $0.482$ mol of nitrogen is placed in a $10 L$ reaction vessel and allowed to form $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ at a temperature for which $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{c}}=2.0 \times 10^{-37}$, determine the composition of the equilibrium solution.

Answer: Assuming the concentration of $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ at equilibrium be $\mathrm{x}$ The given reaction is: $2 \mathrm{~N}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})$+$\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \quad...

read more

Find out the value of $\mathrm{Kc}$ for each of the following equilibria from the value of $\mathrm{Kp}$ :(i) $2 \mathrm{NOCl}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) ; \quad K_{p}=1.8 \times 10^{-2}$ at $500 \mathrm{~K}$ (ii) $\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}(\mathrm{~s}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{CaO}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g) ; \quad K_{p}=167$ at $1073 \mathrm{~K}$

Answer: Kp and Kc are equilibrium constants for reversible reactions. The equilibrium constant Kp is stated in terms of atmospheric pressure, whereas Kc is expressed in terms of concentrations...

read more

Write the expression for the equilibrium constant, $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{c}}$ for each of the following reactions:(iii) $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{1}) \leftrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}(\mathrm{aq})$ (iv) $F e^{3+}(a q)+3 O H^{-}(a q) \leftrightarrow F e(O H)_{3}(s)$

Answer: The equilibrium constant, Kc, is defined as the product of the equilibrium concentrations of products over the equilibrium concentrations of reactants, each raised to the power of the...

read more

At a certain temperature and total pressure of $10^{5} \mathrm{~Pa}$, iodine vapour contains $40 \%$ by volume of $I$ atoms $\mathrm{I}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{I}(\mathrm{g})$ Calculate $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{p}}$ for the equilibrium

Answer: Evaluating Partial pressure of lodine atoms (I) $p_{I}=\frac{40}{100} \times p_{\text {total }}$ $=\frac{40}{100} \times 10^{5}$ $=4 \times 10^{4} \mathrm{~Pa}$ Similarly, Partial pressure...

read more

What is $\mathrm{Kc}$ for the following equilibrium when the equilibrium concentration of each substance is: $\left[\mathrm{SO}_{2}\right]=0.60 \mathrm{M},\left[\mathrm{O}_{2}\right]=0.82 \mathrm{M}$ and $\left[\mathrm{SO}_{3}\right]=1.90 \mathrm{M} ?$ $2 S O_{2}(g)+O_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 S O_{3}(g)$

Answer: Given information in the question, $2 S O_{2}(g)+O_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 S O_{3}(g)$ As we know that, $K_{c}=\frac{\left[S O_{3}\right]^{2}}{\left[S...

read more

A liquid is in equilibrium with its vapour in a sealed container at a fixed temperature. The volume of the container is suddenly increased. a) What is the initial effect of the change on vapour pressure? b) How do rates of evaporation and condensation change initially?

Answer: (a) As the container's capacity increases, the vapor pressure decreases due to the increased distribution of vapors. (b) Increasing the container's capacity increases evaporation rates...

read more