Question:

At 500 K, for a reversible reaction \(A_{2_{(g)}}+B_{2_{(g)}}⇌2AB_{(g)}\) in a closed container, KC = 2 × 10-5. In the presence of catalyst, the equilibrium is attaining 10 times faster. The equilibrium constant KC in the presence of catalyst at the same temperature is

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  • 2 × 10-4
  • 2 × 10-6
  • 2 × 10-10
  • 2 × 10-5
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Solution and Explanation

Equilibrium Constant with Catalyst 

Given:

  • At 500 K, \( K_c = 2 \times 10^{-5} \)
  • Equilibrium is attained 10 times faster in the presence of a catalyst

 

Objective: Determine the equilibrium constant \( K_c \) in the presence of a catalyst at the same temperature.

The equilibrium constant \( K_c \) for the reaction: \[ A_2(g) + B_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2AB(g) \] is given by: \[ K_c = \frac{[AB]^2}{[A_2][B_2]} \]

The presence of a catalyst affects the rate of reaction but does not change the equilibrium constant. Therefore, the equilibrium constant \( K_c \) remains: \[ \boxed{2 \times 10^{-5}} \]

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