The reaction of vapor components A and B to form desired solid product C, vapor byproducts D and F, and solid by-product E is described by the following three reactions:

At a temperature of 500 K and a pressure of 50 kPa, and a feed ratio of 1 mol A to 3 mol B, the equilibrium extents of reaction are:

(a) Calculate the values of the equilibrium constants K1, K2, and K₃.

(b) How would you change the system pressure to increase the yield of C(s) relative to E(s)?
Explain.

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19 Reaction 1: A(g) + B(g) Reaction 2: C(s) + 2B(g) Reaction 3: A(g) + D(g) C(s) + D(g) E(s) 2F(g)