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37.8 ~g ~N₂ O₅ was taken in a 1 ~L reaction vessel and allowed to undergo the following reaction at 500 ~K: 2 N _ 2 O _ 5 (g) leftharpoons 2 N _ 2 O _ 4 (g) + O _ 2 (g) The total pressure at equilibrium was found to be 18.65 bar. Then, Kp = _ _ _ _ × 10⁻² [nearest integer] Assume N₂O₅ to behave ideally under these conditions Given: R = 0.082 bar L mol⁻¹ K⁻¹

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 962 to 962 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
P = (nRT)/(V) and Kₚ = (PN₂O₄)² · PO₂(PN₂O₅)²
Core Logic

First, find the initial moles of N₂O₅ using its molar mass (108 g/mol):

n₀ = (37.8)/(108) = 0.35 moles

Using the ideal gas equation, compute the initial pressure (Pᵢ):

Pᵢ = (0.35 × 0.082 × 500)/(1) = 14.35 bar

Setting up the equilibrium partial pressures table: arraylccccc & 2N₂O5(g) & leftharpoons & 2N₂O4(g) & + & O2(g) Initially: & 14.35 & & 0 & & 0 At equilibrium: & 14.35 - 2P & & 2P & & P array

The total pressure at equilibrium is given as:

Ptotal = (14.35 - 2P) + 2P + P = 14.35 + P = 18.65 bar P = 18.65 - 14.35 = 4.3 bar

Now, calculate the equilibrium partial pressures for each component:

  • PN₂O₅ = 14.35 - 2(4.3) = 5.75 bar
  • PN₂O₄ = 2(4.3) = 8.6 bar
  • PO₂ = 4.3 bar
  • Substitute these partial pressures into the Kₚ expression:

Kₚ = ((8.6)² × 4.3)/((5.75)²) = (73.96 × 4.3)/(33.0625) ≈ 9.619

Expressing the result in the requested format (x × 10⁻²):

Kₚ = 961.9 × 10⁻²

Rounding to the nearest integer yields 962.

Pattern Recognition

Always calculate the initial pressure first using the ideal gas law (PV=nRT). This provides a clear baseline for tracking equilibrium partial pressures.

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More Equilibrium Previous-Year Questions — Page 3

Q jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Gas Phase Chemical Equilibrium and Degree of Dissociation
Consider the following chemical equilibrium of the gas phase reaction at a constant temperature : A (g) leftharpoons B (g) + C (g) If p being the total pressure, Kₚ is the pressure equilibrium constant and α is the degree of dissociation, then which of the following is true at equilibrium?
  • A. If p value is extremely high compared to Kₚ, α ≈ 1
  • B. When p increases α decreases
  • C. If Kₚ value is extremely high compared to p, α becomes much less than unity
  • D. When p increases α increases

Solution

Related Formula
Kₚ = (pB · pC)/(pA)
Core Logic

Let us write down the dissociation dynamics for the reaction starting with a moles of A(g):

arrayrcccc & A(g) & leftharpoons & B(g) & + & C(g) Initial (t=0): & a & & 0 & & 0 Equilibrium (t=eq): & a(1-α) & & aα & & aα array Total moles at equilibrium = a(1-α) + aα + aα = a(1+α)
Step 1: Calculate Partial Pressures

The mole fractions (Xᵢ) are:

  • XA = (1-α)/(1+α)
  • XB = (α)/(1+α)
  • XC = (α)/(1+α)
  • If the total pressure of the gas mixture at equilibrium is p, the partial pressures are:

  • pA = ( (1-α)/(1+α) ) p
  • pB = ( (α)/(1+α) ) p
  • pC = ( (α)/(1+α) ) p
Step 2: Relate K_p to alpha and p

Using the expression for Kₚ:

Kₚ = (pB · pC)/(pA) = (((α)/(1+α))p · ((α)/(1+α))p)/(((1-α)/(1+α))p)

Kₚ = (α² p)/(1-α²) (α²)/(1-α²) = (Kₚ)/(p)

Since Kₚ is strictly a function of temperature, it remains constant.

Therefore, if total pressure p increases, the term (Kₚ)/(p) decreases, which demands that the term (α²)/(1-α²) must decrease. This is only possible if the degree of dissociation α decreases.

Pattern Recognition

Le Chatelier's Principle Shortcut: For reactions with Δ ng > 0, raising the pressure pushes the system in the reverse direction to decrease the gas moles, which logically decreases the degree of dissociation α.

Chapter Mix

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Q jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Haber's Process and Thermodynamics
Which of the following graphs correctly represents the variation of thermodynamic properties of Haber's process?
  • A. Graph (1)
  • B. Graph (2)
  • C. Graph (3)
  • D. Graph (4)

Solution

Related Formula
Δ G° = Δ H° - TΔ S° ln Keq = - Δ G°RT = - Δ H°RT + Δ S°R
Core Logic

Let us state Haber's process reaction:

N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) arrow 2NH₃(g)

This synthesis reaction is thermodynamically characterized by:

  • Δ H° < 0 (Exothermic reaction)
  • Δ S° < 0 (Decrease in the number of gaseous molecules, from 4 moles to 2 moles)
  • Both Δ H° and Δ S° remain relatively constant across the temperature range of interest.

    N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) arrow 2NH₃

    ^° = -ve

    ^° = -ve

    (As gaseous moles decreases).

    (1) As temperature increases - ^°RT , decreases

    (2) ^° = -RT ln Keq

    R ln Keq = - ^°T

    (on increasing temperature in exothermic reaction Keq decreases)

    ^° and ^° are almost constant with temperature.

    This perfectly matches Graph (1).

Pattern Recognition

Since Haber's process is exothermic, Keq must decrease as temperature increases (according to Le Chatelier's Principle). Because R ln Keq = -Δ G°/T, the quantity -Δ G°/T must also decrease with temperature.

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Q jee_main_2025_02_april_morning Gaseous Equilibrium Constant Calculation
Consider the following equilibrium, CO(g) + 2H₂(g) leftharpoons CH₃OH(g) 0.1 mol of CO along with a catalyst is present in a 2dm³ flask maintained at 500K. Hydrogen is introduced into the flask until the pressure is 5 bar and 0.04 mol of CH₃OH is formed. The Kₚ⁰ is × 10⁻³ (nearest integer). Given: R = 0.08dm³ ⁻¹ ⁻¹ Assume only methanol is formed as the product and the system follows ideal gas behaviour.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 74 to 74

Solution

Related Formula

Ideal Gas equation layout for aggregate systems:

Ptotal · V = ntotal · RT

Partial Pressure expression using mole fractions:

pᵢ = Xᵢ · Ptotal
Core Logic

Let's tabulate equilibrium progress row-by-row:

  • Reaction matrix:
arraylcccc & CO(g) & + & 2H₂(g) & leftharpoons & CH₃OH(g) t=0 & 0.1 & & a & & 0 teq & 0.1 - x & & a - 2x & & x array
  • Given x = 0.04~mol at equilibrium:
  • nCO = 0.1 - 0.04 = 0.06~mol
  • nCH₃OH = 0.04~mol
  • Determine total moles via system pressure (P = 5~bar, V = 2~L, T = 500K):
5 × 2 = ntotal × 0.08 × 500 ntotal = (10)/(40) = 0.25~mol
  • Find remaining unknown hydrogen moles:
ntotal = 0.06 + nH₂ + 0.04 = 0.25 nH₂ = 0.15~mol
Step 1: Calculate Kp

Compute partial pressures using fractional allocation fractions (ntotal = 0.25):

  • pCH₃OH = (0.04)/(0.25) × 5 = 0.8~bar
  • pCO = (0.06)/(0.25) × 5 = 1.2~bar
  • pH₂ = (0.15)/(0.25) × 5 = 3.0~bar
  • Substitute these pressures into the equilibrium expression:

Kₚ = pCH₃OHpCO · (pH₂)² = (0.8)/(1.2 × 3²) = (0.8)/(10.8) = 0.07407 = 74.07 × 10⁻³

Rounding to the nearest integer yields 74.

Pattern Recognition

Finding the total moles using the Ideal Gas Law from the final equilibrium pressure and volume cuts down steps, as it avoids explicitly computing the initial hydrogen amount 'a' first.

Chapter Mix

Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium

Q34 jee_main_2025_02_april_morning Solubility Product and Precipitation
If equal volumes of AB₂ and XY (both are salts) aqueous solutions are mixed, which of the following combination will give a precipitate of AY₂ at 300K? (Given Kₛₚ (at 300K) for AY₂ = 5.2 × 10⁻⁷)
  • A. (1) 3.6 × 10⁻³ M AB₂, 5.0 × 10⁻⁴ M XY
  • B. (2) 2.0 × 10⁻⁴ M AB₂, 0.8 × 10⁻³ M XY
  • C. (3) 2.0 × 10⁻² M AB₂, 2.0 × 10⁻² M XY
  • D. (4) 1.5 × 10⁻⁴ M AB₂, 1.5 × 10⁻³ M XY

Solution

Related Formula

Condition for precipitation step to happen dynamically:

Qₛₚ > Kₛₚ

where Ionic Product Qₛₚ = [A²⁺][Y^-]².

Core Logic

When equal volumes are combined, total fluid volume doubles, meaning individual concentrations are exactly cut in half:

[A²⁺] = [AB₂]₀2, [Y^-] = [XY]₀2

Let's calculate Qₛₚ value for item layout (3):

  • [A²⁺] = 2.0 × 10⁻²2 = 10⁻² M
  • [Y^-] = 2.0 × 10⁻²2 = 10⁻² M
  • Evaluating total value:
Qₛₚ = (10⁻²) × (10⁻²)² = 10⁻⁶
  • Comparing arrays: 10⁻⁶ > 5.2 × 10⁻⁷, confirming precipitation conditions are satisfied.
Pattern Recognition

Do not skip the dilution factor! Halving initial chemical molar values before calculating the reaction quotients prevents incorrect combinations.

Chapter Mix

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Q30 jee_main_2025_07_april_morning pH Calculations
An aqueous solution of HCl with pH 1.0 is diluted by adding equal volume of water (ignoring dissociation of water). The pH of HCl solution would: (Given 2 = 0.30)
  • A. reduce to 0.5
  • B. increase to 1.3
  • C. remain same
  • D. increase to 2

Solution

Related Formula
pH = - ₁₀[H^+]
Core Logic

For the initial solution:

pH = 1.0 [H^+]₁ = 10⁻¹ = 0.1 M

When we dilute the solution by adding an equal volume of water, the final volume is doubled (V₂ = 2V₁). Thus, the final concentration is halved:

[H^+]₂ = [H^+]₁2 = (0.1)/(2) = 0.05 M

Now, calculate the new pH:

pH₂ = - ₁₀(0.05) = - ₁₀((1)/(20)) = ₁₀ 20 = ₁₀(10 × 2) = 1 + ₁₀ 2 pH₂ = 1 + 0.30 = 1.30
Pattern Recognition

Diluting any strong acid by 2 times increases the pH by exactly ₁₀ 2 ≈ 0.30. Thus, 1.0 + 0.3 = 1.3 immediately.

Chapter Mix

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