At temperature T K, PCl5is 50% dissociated at an equilibrium pressure of 4 atm. At what pressure it would dissociate to the extent of 80% at the same temperature:- a) 0.05 atm b) 0.60 atm c) 0.75 atm d) 2.50 atm Kindly answer sir/mam. Share with your friends Share 126 Geetha answered this The given decomposition reaction is PCl5 ↔ PCl3 + Cl2Initial moles 1 0 0 At eqm 1-x x xTotal moles = 1-x + x +x = 1 +x Partial press 1-x1+x P x1 + xP x1 + xPKP = pPCl3 × pCl2pPCl5 = x1 + xP x1 + xP1-x1+x P = x2 P12 - x2 = (0.5)2 × 41 - (0.5)2 =1.333 (since x = 50 % dissociation)For 80 % dissociation KP = x2 P12 - x2 1.33 = (0.8)2 × P1- (0.8)2P = 1.33 × 0.360.64 = 0.75 atmThe pressure required for 80 % dissociation = 0.75 atm Option c is correct 411 View Full Answer