Question: The equilibrium constant for C + 1/2 O 2 CO 2 reaction at 100 kPa and 1600 K is K p . Use this information

The equilibrium constant for C + 1/2 O2 CO2 reaction at 100 kPa and 1600 K is Kp. Use this information to find the equilibrium constant for the following reactions at 1600 K.

(a) C + 1/2 O2 ⇌ CO    at 100 kPa

(b) C + 1/2 O2 ⇌ CO    at 500 kPa

(c) 2C + O2 ⇌ 2CO    at 100 kPa

(d) 2CO ⇌ 2C + O2    at 500 kPa

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