Answer to Question #299890 in General Chemistry for Victoria

Question

( which is the correct answer)

The equilibrium constant for the reaction between gaseous hydrogen and

chlorine was found to be 5.7. Under the same conditions the equilibrium

constant for the reaction between gaseous hydrogen and fluorine was found

to be 18.4

From this information, it can be concluded that at equilibrium, under the same

conditions:

A) More HCl would form than HF

B) Less HCl would form than HF

C) The same amount of each would form

D) No such conclusions can be reached

Answer 1

The higher the equilibrium constant the greater the concentration of products.

Option B is correct.

Less HCl would form than HF.