Q19 / 180 · KCET 2008 · Chemistry
For the reaction $2 \mathrm{HI}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{2}(g)+\mathrm{I}_{2}(g)-\mathrm{Q} \mathrm{kJ}$, the equilibrium constant depends upon
- Correct answerAtemperature
- Bpressure
- Ccatalyst
- DVolume
Solution
$2 \mathrm{HI}(\mathrm{g}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{I}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})-\mathrm{Q} \mathrm{} \mathrm{kJ}$
$$
\Delta \mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{g}}=\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{p}}-\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{R}}=2-2=0
$$
As the number of moles of products and reactants are equal, so equilibrium constant is not affected by any change in pressure and volume. Catalyst also does not affect the equilibrium constant. It is an endothermic reaction, hence equilibrium constant depends only upon the temperature.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.